Mother Earth allows us to live and to walk on her surface, not the other way around.

We have the power to change voluntarily, and there is something wonderful and awe-inspiring about that power.

When we set a goal we are fulfilling our destiny. Even if we do not reach it, we have changed our lives and the lives of others by attempting to reach it.

Desire creates a starting point. Without it, no magic can be put into action.

If we are to wield great magic, then let us learn from great teachers: the alchemists -- magicians par excellence.

A confident decision makes a lasting goal.

If the goal is what you want to achieve, then the purpose is why you want to achieve it. Without purpose, reaching your goal will have little or no meaning.

Because change creates opportunity, when we do it through purpose and awareness, we are working with the fates, and in turn they smile upon us.

For a thought to manifest on the earth realm, a sacrifice must occur.

Purpose creates a belief in a higher power, directing you toward your goal on the best path possible.

Buried deep within each one of us lies a treasure. It is our mission in this lifetime to find this treasure, but its exact location is known only by the dragon that guards it.

Memory is like that. It alters itself so that girlsare always trapped under the earth, waiting in the dark.

High justice would in no way be debased if ardent love should cancel instantly the debts these penitents must satisfy.

The first interview I went on I got at age 5. It was a commercial for First Federal Bank.

Ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the precious time remaining.

Jesus says, "Keep your heart on the kingdom first. Keep your heart on God's love. Keep focused on the fact that you are God's beloved daughter or son. That's the truth of who you are.

I am really sobered by what's happening to ecosystems around our planet and to the wildlife that is to be found there.

I've always got something to say.

Get clear on what you want. Then find the people to support you to get it.

I must still look perplexed because Gale delivers the next line very slowly. “Katniss…he’s still trying to keep you alive.” To keep me alive? And then I understand. The Games are still on.

"I wouldn't be in your position" - old saw. If there is any political move that I would advocate it would be an alliance between America and Red China, if they'd have us.