Living there [Horse Mesa] was like living in a natural cathedral. Waking up every morning, you walked outside and looked down at the blue lake, then up at the sandstone cliffs--those awe-inspiring layers of red and yellow rock shaped over the millennia, with dozens of black-streaked crevices that temporarily became waterfalls after rainstorms.

You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.

Unlike diamonds, watches were practical. They were for people on the run, people with appointments to keep and schedules to meet.

I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.

Too much hard luck can create a permanent meanness of spirit in any creature.

In this world, it's not enough to have a fine education. You need a piece of paper to prove you got it.

Nobody's perfect. We're all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.