Truth - is as old as God-.

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.

I am out with lanterns, looking for myself.

We turn not older with years but newer every day.

I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven.

If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things.

I must go in, the fog is rising.

A good roommate may be the single most important thing to have when one is away at school.

Bring me the sunset in a cup.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.

I felt empowered by him, as if his very existence manipulated the balance of my nature from a shy little girl to wonder woman.

I can so clearly distinguish between the criminal and his crime

Once to die is better than length of days in sorrow without end.

Knowing that wishes don’t always come about in the way that we think, but if you believe and keep your mind open, there’s a really good chance they will manifest in some way.

I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing.

I am not an original thinker-but I am an original listener.)

I don't know why people expect art to make sense. They accept the fact that life doesn't make sense.

The law of nature instructs most animals to cherish and educate their infant progeny. The law of reason inculcates to the human species the returns of filial piety.

We need to break free from the habits of mind and behavior, to discover the possibilities of who we can become.

The prize money for first place was $2,800, but I didn't take it because I was still an amateur.