The business and method of mysticism is love.

Good or bad, words have an impact on each of us. As a writer, I can only hope that the effects my words have on others are more often good than bad.

As a resident, my highest ideal was not saving lives -- everyone dies eventually -- but guiding a patient or family to an understanding of death or illness.

Distrust interested advice.

Life is just the same as learning to swim. Do not be afraid of making mistakes, for there is no other way of learning how to live!

How monotonously alike all the great tyrants and conquerors have been: how gloriously different are the saints.

Having kids is the most innately positive thing that anyone can do.

The art of writing is mysterious, the opinions we hold are ephemeral.

What you did to one, you did to all. So they couldn't have that type of religion being taught in the prison.

The universe always gives you what you need to grow into the person you are destined to become.

Head gear, plus acne equals...table for one in the cafeteria.