Things omitted are often more deadly than errors committed.

There are many miracles in the world to be celebrated and, for me, garlic is the most deserving.

There is nothing quite so satisfying, and so healing, as a good cry.

The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow or love. Chained by his certitude, he is a slave; he has forfeited his freedom. Only the person who risks is truly free.

To this day I cannot see a bright daffodil, a proud gladiola, or a smooth eggplant without thinking of Papa. Like his plants and trees, I grew up as a part of his garden.

Every moment spent in unhappiness is a moment of happiness lost.

Your talent is God's gift to you.