Contrary to what we've been told, children can detect deceit in parents much easier than parents can detect deceit in children.

Hysteria means the same thing with either laughter or tears.

Bravery isn't what you do so much as how you look back at what you did.

Once you get used to being treated like you matter, it's hard to uproot and move somewhere where you don't.

Something has to matter. Otherwise, a person's life will be miserable and empty.

Movement eases turmoil.

Friendship is so much healthier than other crutches -alcohol or TV or religious fanaticism. One healthy crutch shouldn't be against the rules.