"Democracy is an imperfect way of steering between the violence of anarchy and the violence of tyranny, with the least violence you can get away with."

“I just want to let you know that when I look into my future, I see nothing but you.” That’s what Chaz had whispered in my ear at some point during the wedding last night. Then he’d whispered. “And you’re not even wearing Spanx.”

“You may not be responsible for being down, but you must be responsible for getting up.”

“The goat's business is none of the sheep's concern.”

“After all the years of [spiritual] work, ... I've realized this: that everything and everyone is precious beyond words. Everything and everyone is holy. And the point of our being on this sweet planet is to be of service to all of it. And when we understand this truth in our bones, joy fills our hearts.”

“You have to break your fingers to learn how to play guitar.”

“Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves.”

Source : Rollo May (2009). “Man's Search for Himself”, p.119, W. W. Norton & Company

“I don't believe he had a responsibility to even answer that question - you have no responsibility to answer personal questions that people have no right to ask you.”

Source : Richard P. Feynman (2010). “"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character: Adventures of a Curious Character”, p.172, W. W. Norton & Company

“Happiness is pleasure without regret”