We, as human beings, should wish to be loved and embraced for our character, respected and relied on for our courage, and trusted for our conscience.

My mother isolated herself from all family and friends for some 20 years. And never met her grandchild, my son.

I'm tired of the 'can't win against evil' way. I'm sorry, you cannot. They'll run you over. So that is my one big passion. 'Ten Stupid Things People Do to Let Evil Win' - that will be my next passion book. I am angry.

You don't go by your feelings. You do what is right.

Situations reveal who we are, they don't create who we are.

Venting every feeling isn't mature. Learning to deal with uncomfortable and unpleasant feelings is an important aspect of maturity.

Children are our second chance to have a great parent-child relationship.