and as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, i realize that i never saw true beauty until now.

If everyone waited to do something good until they had purely unselfish motivations, no good would ever get done in the world. The point is to do it anyway.

So softly Lizzy has to lean over to hear me, I say, 'I can't face the world until I know why I'm here.' You're kidding me.' I shake my head vehemently. 'No. I need to figure out my purpose. Until I do, what's the use of getting up?

I've learned that everyone can do their part to repair the world

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

The oversized chairs are white; the walls, covered with occasional landscape paintings, are white; and the plush carpet is the whitest of all. I'm insanely glad I didn't bring a cup of grape juice with me.

You never know, life is short but it’s wide