All of our theology must eventually become biography.

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy.

The disillusionment with our own abilities is, perhaps, one of the most important things that can ever happen to us.

Life becomes precious and more special to us when we look for the little everyday miracles and get excited about the privileges of simply being human

It's not so much what happens to us, as what happens in us that counts.

Our theology must become biography.

There is no better education than your own failures, if you've the eyes to see. We must have the courage to fail. It's evidence that we're risking to be our best.

Learning patience takes a lot of patience!

It takes time to be a good father. It takes effort - trying, failing, and trying again.

I believe that pain and suffering can either be a prison or a prism.

Most of us have enough excuses to last a lifetime. The sooner we let go of them and get on with living, the better off we are.

Jiu Jitsu has given me an education in education, which I now see is the most valuable education there is.

In my view, it is the most important function of art and science to awaken this feeling and keep it alive in those who are capable of it.

To retain his dignity, an artist must live in opposition. He must be critical of his country. If not, then he is worthless.

I'll marry Bob Dylan, I'll f - k Dillon Francis, and I'll kill Matt Dillon , because I don't know him.

We may experience a realization of our true Self the first time we meditate, but most often the process of awakening is gradual.

I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don't short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.

Bandwagoning is a strategy for the weak.

I was very poor and I was a waitress, and it's hard to be a poor waitress in New York.

I could take over as host of The Daily Show for Jon Stewart and make that thing actually watchable.

You are neither right nor wrong because the crowd disagrees with you.