I am old enough to know that laughter, not anger, is the true revelation.

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The best slave does not need to be beaten. She beats herself.

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Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love and loyalty. They depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs, your heart is very big.

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The soul is awakened through service.

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Anger is really disappointed hope

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Fame means millions of people have the wrong idea of who you are.

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Conflict is the soul of literature.

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Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

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Love is everything it's cracked up to be. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for.

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Because I loved myself, I was loved.

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