George W. Bush broke a mold four years ago: Even though he lost the popular vote, he governed as if he had won by acclamation.

The secret of learning to be sick is this: Illness doesn't make you less of what you were. You are still you.

In many cases, a bout with sickness stretches your soul, opens your eyes, and introduces you to a world of unimagined grandeur, possibility and joy.

The art of being sick is not the same as the art of getting well.

If you disaggregate, things fall apart.

You're young and you're bulletproof and invincible. But never underestimate the power of other people's love and prayer.

We want lives of simple, predictable ease-smooth, even trails as far as the eye can see-but God likes to go off-road.