Small kindnesses often, unintentionally, produce the biggest payoffs.

There are people who come into our lives as welcome as a cool breeze in summer- and last about as long.

We can only lose what we have first claimed.

I've never understood why people said 'in your own words.' Who else's words would I use?

People aren't wired to be alone. Even in the stressful population of prison, solitary confinement is still considered a cruel punishment.

Dwelling on him would make him a bigger part of my life than I want him to be.

Everybody needs love. Everybody. Those who don't believe that frighten me a little.