I have always believed that God never gives a cross to bear larger than we can carry. No matter what, he wants us to be happy, not sad. birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed

it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable.

In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time.

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

When I think of my past, I try to dwell on the good times, the happy moments, and not to be haunted by the bad. . . To me the gift of life is contained in the command, whatever happens: "Don't let it get you. Just keep on going." Thus, I try to think of the good that I have already experienced and what will still be coming.

Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, and you can't settle anything until morning anyway.