just show a little humility. If you know your weaknesses you will not be enslaved by them.

There wasn't a colloquial phrase, or curse, that went something like, "May your day be full of angry dragons" or, "May every dragon you meet today be pissed off." But, there should have been.

But like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.

I don't like the word 'alcoholic'. I like to think of myself as an advanced drinker.

He loved constantly, instantly, spontaneously, without thought or words. That's what he taught me. Love is not something you think about, it is a state in which you dwell. That was his gift.

Brother, do you know a nicer occupation, Matter of fact, neither do I, Than standing on the corner Watching all the girls go by?

There is still work to be done, but that remains a crucial lesson, you cannot bring peace and security to people just by signing an agreement. In fact, most peace agreements don't last.

People want to say there isn't racial profiling at the airport, but let's be honest. If you first name is Mohammed, and your last name isn't Ali, leave a little extra time.

Emptiness is not a mere emptiness, but rather fullness in which the distinctiveness of everything is throughly realized.

I am as much what I am because of what I still don't have as I am because of what I have had and what I might still have one day.

God will never allow a challenge that will surmount us; we are always greater than our challenges.