Things come out of nowhere, and you start evaluating the director, the cast, and all those other things going into it.

The reality is, we can change. We can change ourselves. We can change our minds. We can change our hearts. And therefore the universe changes.

I don't regret anything. Everything happens for a reason-it's part of the healing process. Life is a healing process.

Always walk towards open doors. And if they slam shut in your face, kick that sucker in and keep going.

I can’t remember that I was ever looking for anything. I was waiting for something to touch me. It’s like, I’ll be open to it, and see if it moves me. There has to be a "falling in love" moment.

In saving Tibet, you save the possibility that we are all brothers, sisters.

Everyone responds to kindness.

There are times when telling lies are not a bad thing. It can be a compassionate thing. But to make it benign, you have to be aware of your compassionate reasons for telling that lie.

I'm younger than I once was. Internally. Less self-conscious. Less insecure.

I don't think that bravery is about skin. Bravery is about a willingness to show emotional need.

People get offended by animal rights campaigns. It's ludicrous. It's not as bad as mass animal death in a factory.

I attempted briefly to consecrate myself in the public library, believing every crack in my soul could be chinked with a book.

You don't have to be a billionaire to believe you can make a difference. Give your resources to a charity and volunteer in your community.

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No great thing conies to any man unless he has courage.

An important function of theology is to keep religion tied to reason and reason to religion. Both roles are of essential importance for humanity.

I'm fortunate that the books sell, but even more fortunate to live in Chatham, to be very happily married and to have, on the whole, a fairly clear conscience.

Give me a little peace. A little? Why so modest? How about eternal peace? Now, there's a thought.

Larry the Cable Guy has everything: sleeveless shirts, stupid catchphrases. He's Mr. T without the acting chops.

HIV/AIDS has been a big epidemic for my generation, it's been around for as long as I've been alive.

All things and all people in life have to sink or swim on their own merits, not their reputation; that just as a wise man can say a foolish thing, a fool can say something wise.