Never use the passing years as an excuse for old age.

There have been days when I sought respite from my life, only to find myself calling every hour to check on it.

It is a perversely human perception that animals in their native habitat are running wild.

What you discover in a democracy is that it is difficult to build a house when each nail has an opinion.

It is a rare woman who can overcome her desire to remain pretty and allow herself to become beautiful.

Before you pledge your undying love to someone, make them promise they won't die.

Each day, awakening, are we asked to paint the sky blue? Need we coax the sun to rise or flowers to bloom? Need we teach birds to sing, or children to laugh, or lovers to kiss? No, though we think the world imperfect, it surrounds us each day with its perfections. We are asked only to appreciate them, and to show appreciation by living in peaceful harmony amidst them. The Creator does not ask that we create a perfect world; He asks that we celebrate it.