Always remember that your memoir is never about you. It's about your reader. At it's core, it's about that shared space where we all experience the timeless truths of what it means to be human.

Peace is a flame that can only be ignited from within. Harness positive thoughts and illuminate once again.

Telling people Jesus loves them is a lie if you are not showing them!

Once you've caught a glimpse of the cosmos through the back doors of your church, it doesn't seem like such a big deal to suggest to a sweet young couple that they quit sleeping with other people.

The jazz and blues clubs are like the jazz and blues musicians - they're disappearing.

For me, study is a divine and daily imperative, and I study a page of Talmud daily so that I am not only teaching. My teaching is constantly being fed by my learning.

Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime.

I do not find it easy to talk to people I don't know.

The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities.

You have to turn the faucet on before the water starts to flow.

Give me five minutes and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life.