Adults who think that children must be manipulated for their own good have developed the attitude of a controlling parent who lacks faith in himself, the child, or humanity or himself.

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.

Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.

As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.

A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another's learning

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.

People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.

What you are to be, you are now becoming.

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.

Some people are thoroughly self-centred. This thing goes with me. I need it for moral support.

If you do not move in synchronization with time, you will be left behind.

Humor is rare in science fiction... there's so little of it that it automatically reminds you of other heroes with that acerbic humor when you find it.

You can't do comedy with a beard.

We was going to get you a birthday cake, but we figured you'd drop it.

It is better to meet danger than to wait for it.

I enjoy playing evil, but not one-dimensional evil characters. I like the ebbs and cracks in the armor.

My love for you is elemental and immutable, and it will sustain me until I die.

I love crafting and cooking, doing all of that.