When you come to the end, that's where God begins.

This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work.

When you are an outcast, even a tossed stone can be cherished.

In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right?’ His voice dropped to a whisper. ‘But here’s the secret: in between, we need others as well.

The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.

...the human spirit knows, deep down that all lives intersect.

If you want to be a good writer, make sure you read. I'm amazed by how many people don't bother to do that.