History is much more the product of chaos than of conspiracy

We have a large public that is very ignorant about public affairs and very susceptible to simplistic slogans by candidates who appear out of nowhere, have no track record, but mouth appealing slogans

I care about strangers when they're abstractions, but I feel almost nothing when they're literally in front of me.

Selfishness of the stable or rigid sort is as a rule more bitterly resented than the more fickle variety, chiefly, no doubt, because, having more continuity and purpose, it is more formidable.

I like to carry a nice bag because then I can wear t-shirts and jeans all the time!

I don't give in, I don't give up, I don't take no for an answer.

I surround people in unconditional acceptance and love to such a degree that everything that is unloving about them rises to the surface.

You won't become a saint by studying your Bible; you'll become a saint by living it.

That would be cool if the earth's crust was made out of graham cracker. It would disappear just like the ozone layer, but for completely different reasons.

You shone like a star. The funniest, wisest writer & the finest friend

Listen,"Kristy said," the truth is,nothing is guranteed. You know better than anybody." She looked at me hard,making sure I knew what she meant.I did."So don't be afraid.Be alive.