. . . when it comes down to it, that’s what life is all about: showing up for the people you love, again and again, until you can’t show up anymore.

Take this one in my belly. He (or she) is determined to be here. I can feel the force of his being. It's as if he has something to do here and just wants to arrive and grow up so he can get to it.

The Measure of success isn't money or the number of books you write, it is seen in the faces of those you love

You can develop a positive self image with positive thoughts.

Christmas makes everything twice as sad.

If you do not know what you feel, then it is difficult to choose love; it is better to fall. Then you do not have to be responsible for your actions.

People should be suspicious if every decision was unanimous.

The more you judge, the less you love.

Economy is essential to all good art.

I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you.

Once you have learned to ask questions - relevant and appropriate and substantial questions - you have learned how to learn and no one can keep you from learning whatever you want or need to know.

Your humanity is your instrument.