But the past is long, and the future is short.

It requires a certain kind of bravery, I suppose, to choose the status quo. There's a certain boldness to inaction.

We were a different kind of Christian, the quiet, reasonable kind, a breed embarrassed by the mention of miracles.

The only thing you have to do in this life is die, " said Mrs. Pinsky..."everything else is a choice.

We were like wanderers in a desert, blessed with a rare downpour, but unable to store the rain.

This was the first time I noticed it, the inevitable space between father and man.

He'd grown eager to hand off his things, as if the weight of his possessions kept him tethered to this earth, and by giving them away, he could snip those strings.

Forgiveness is healing—everything is energy—thoughts create—we are all connected—what you resist persists—true love never dies—the soul’s immortality is the only true immortality—

The only cure for suffering is to face it head on, grasp it round the neck and use it.

In the race of life, you need self confidence, courage and faith in your abilities to win the race.

Japanese goldfish, With your gossamer tail, You are the loveliest creatureI have ever seen.""Japanese kitten, Put your tongue back in where it belongsAnd go away.I know exactly what you are thinking.

We cannot teach children the danger of lying to men without feeling as men, the greater danger of lying to children.

I have no sense of humor about losing

We all have that desire for something special, something committed. We all want to be The One.

I wanted to play in the NBA, I wanted to play sports, I wanted to do all this. And I have. I think I am becoming a man.

And mothers are usually quite trustworthy, as long as your their son. Otherwise look out!

My talent was the uncompromising ability to feel spite.