People who don't read seem to me mysterious. I don't know how they think or learn about other people. Novels are a very important part of our education.
Somebody loves us, too - God Himself. We have been created to love and to be loved
Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.
I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that he will guide me to do whatever I'm supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I'm praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things.
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.
Give your hands to serve and your hearts to love.
Aggressiveness is not the main trouble with the human species, but rather an excess capacity for fanatical devotion.
Love is not dumb. The heart speaks many ways.
It's brilliant, being depressed; you can behave as badly as you like.
Every time you quit, someone else gets your prize. Every time you make a mistake, you get closer to yours.