It’s one thing to have the respect of your peers in the business. Their opinions are not always verbalized but if you are doing the right thing you don’t need validation.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.

Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

David Foster Wallace: Because I'd like to be the sort of person who can enjoy things at the time instead of having to go back in my head and enjoy them then.

Philanthropists should find innovations that release the energies of people. Individuals don't want to be taken care of --they need to be given a chance to fulfill their own potential. (142)

Personalized filters play to the most compulsive parts of you, creating "compulsive media" to get you to click things more.

What seems to us serious, significant and important will, in future times, be forgotten or won't seem important at all.

Our lack of intimacy is due to our refusal to unplug and shut off communication from all others so we can be alone with Him.

The moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.

You know, I was a regular on the Friday afternoon drill squad. Um, which... The year after I left school, I went back and thanked the sergeant major because I was so fit.

Everybody's having fun, except me I'm the lonely one I live in shame.

That’s the last time you’re going to kiss me,” I warned when it ended. He smiled knowingly, and in his eyes, I could see his own memories of that night. “So you say.

You can't get good at anything unless you do it day in and day out, over and over.