I remain hopeful that science, innovation and kindness will come to the fore as things become more and more tense in parts of the world. I think what you are seeing in the world right now is kind of a leveling or an attempt to level the playing field.

Help me to withstand your beauty as it stands out of reach. Give me the capacity to forget ever having felt your touch.

I think more tolerance, more people having more access to a chance to be literate, and a chance to stay healthy makes for a more peaceful planet.

I don't want to pass through life like a smooth plane ride.

When people make my country look bad, I can't stand it.

I'm not artistic nor am I all that creative.

Most poets are elitist dregs more concerned with proving their skill with a dictionary than communicating ideas with impact.