When times are bad, people like to lose themselves in the sheer glamour of another period: beautiful wardrobes, magnificent meals served in elegant settings.

We feel the urge to tell the truth as we see it. But we should try to accomplish this without judgemental condemnations that hurt others. Again, when we remember that what we perceive in another is a reflection of ourselves, we become less judgemental. So when we freely express harsh judgement of another, we are in effect talking about those aspects of ourselves that trouble us the most.

In some ways, America has grown up to be a masterpiece of self-concern.

I think in the end we all know that our best friend is ourselves. We are born alone and we die alone. That's the journey.

I think we have to do something about the environment and how we are polluting the planet.

Sex is hardly ever just about sex.

He [Jimmy Carter] says his lust is in his heart. I hope it's a little lower.