He needs a looser association. He needs something that implies a man who wants the ice shard to remain in his chest, who's learned to love the sensation of being pierced.

The lives great artists live and the books they write are two very different things.

A celestial light appeared to Barrett Meeks in the sky over Central Park, four days after Barrett had been mauled, once again, by love.

It’s better, really, to go out in a blaze. That’s why we love Marilyn, and James Dean. We love the ones who walk right into the fire.

It’s the country that would have him, since he lacked the necessary papers for more promising places.

It is a beautiful thing to be on fire for justice… there is no greater joy than inspiring and empowering others––especially the least of these, the precious and priceless wretched of the earth!

Every branch of human knowledge, if traced up to its source and final principles, vanishes into mystery.

A photographer is responsible for creating a climate in which they can do their best work.

'Smart power' is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict - not just send our military in.

My children are the focal point of my life. I was asking for a little more time to spend with them.

Getting candor right - with your reports, your peers, and your boss - is a skill that can make or break your career.

Moscow was, as some said, the most beautiful mistress a man could ever want, but never cross her: like any good woman, she might just cut off your balls for the hell of it.

To me, friendship means loving tolerance.

Slinky as a lynx, hot as pepper, cool as rain, dry as smoke. There's considerably more to her than staying sexy at 60.

In gratitude for God's gift of life to us we should share that gift with others. The art of giving encompasses many areas. It is an outgoing, overflowing way of life.