It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.

My work is to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth.

There are some nights when sleep plays coy, aloof and disdainful. And all the wiles that I employ to win its service to my side are useless as wounded pride, and much more painful.

I know some people might think it odd - unworthy even - for me to have written a cookbook, but I make no apologies. The U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins thought I had demeaned myself by writing poetry for Hallmark Cards, but I am the people's poet so I write for the people.

The main thing in one's own private world is to try to laugh as much as you cry.

I think when we don't know what to do it's wise to do nothing. Sit down quietly; quiet our hearts and minds and breathe deeply.