The only two important things in life are real love and being at peace with yourself.

Sometimes it is the smallest thing that saves us: the weather growing cold, a child's smile, and a cup of excellent coffee.

One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago.

Its easy to lose sight of what you want when you think you want everything.

When you love someone deeply, you know secrets they haven't told you yet. Or secrets they aren't even aware of themselves. ... She was also the person I wanted to share the trivia of my life with, because that too is part of the magic of concern: Whatever you live is important to them and they will help you through it.

Far more disturbing than any spook house at an amusement park is a ride through the old hometown if you've been away for years.

Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does.