My grandmother told me that every good thing I do helps some human being in the world. I believed her 50 years ago and still do.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

Grace is like a lake of drinkable water right outside your door. But you stay inside and die of thirst.

I believe talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it. You can plug into it and light up a lamp, keep a heart pump going, light a cathedral, or you can electrocute a person with it. Electricity will do all that. It makes no judgment. I think talent is like that. I believe every person is born with talent.

We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. It may even be necessary to encounter the defeat, so that we can know who we are.

On the day of your birth, the Creator filled countless storehouses, set aside for your use and yours alone.