Form up, I murmured, because it sounded more military and tougher than saying, You guys go first.
Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.
In time, all great masterpieces turn into shameless creatures who laugh at their creators.
Dream while others are sleeping. Dare while others are wishing. Do while others are talking. Deliver while others are quitting.
I have to be alone very often. I'd be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That's how I refuel.
The richest man is he who lives simply but has an abundance of love and kindness to give away.
My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
One can talk good and shower down roses, but it's the receiver that has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations.
Stand out tall amidst challenges! Dwarf all irrelevant voices.
Don't make prayer a consistent battle, but rather constantly pray against life's battles.