I dribble rhymes like basketball. . . People call me 'E. T. ' What's that, Shaq man? 'Extra Tall. '
Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.
I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.
We carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but the very choice of kindness.
I wish everyday could be Halloween. We could all wear masks all the time. Then we could walk around and get to know each other before we got to see what we looked like under the masks.
Whenever there is a conflict between being right and being kind, if possible, choose being kind.
If every person in this room made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder than is necessary - the world really would be a better place. And if you do this, if you act just a little kinder than is necessary, someone else, somewhere, someday, may recognize in you, in every single one of you, the face of God.
Do I dare Disturb the universe? In a minute there is time For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.
Writing is a way of processing our lives. And it can be a way of healing.
Go warn the children of God of the terrible speed of mercy.
I believe strongly in an author's moral responsibility. But his first obligation is to write good books.