I stared back at him with something that, I realize now, was close to cellular recognition. In one glance, he recalled my father, my first boyfriend, my college love, my future.

Don't feel bad if your youth cannot be joyful, but at least make it useful.

Muslims make pilgrimages to Mecca. Dylan fans make pilgrimages to Hibbing.

It is good for society to have this introspection.

Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity.

Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.

It is vitally important that our children know they are loved and safe at home

But take comfort in that I die at peace with the world and myself - not afraid.

Color is born of the interpenetration of light and dark.

I'm going to make a long speech because I've not had the time to prepare a short one.