"The companionship of a secret is often corruptive to good habits, such as sleep and appetite."

“Apart from the underlying mystery of all things, there is also another possible specific mystery in this situation: Why did I become so interested in Buddhism, Zen and so on? I seem to have a Buddhist voice in my head, and someone asked me about this recently, saying he was intrigued.”

“See, this was why I liked coffee. You couldn’t screw up making coffee. Even the bad stuff was good.”

“Just because one likes to cook up a great meal or decorate their home doesn't mean they have to do it with granite counter tops and duck a l'orange.”

“We are also told that this Spirit will enlighten our minds, fill our souls with joy, and help us know all things we should do.Promised personal revelation comes when we ask for it, prepare for it, and go forward in faith, trusting that it will be poured out upon us.”

Source : "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit". Julie B. Beck's speech at the General conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.lds.org. April, 2010.

“I spill water on myself all the time at nice restaurants. I've run into poles and knocked myself out.”

“In God's pattern of justice, He takes the risk of the guilty going free but not the innocent being punished.”

“Why be boring? Have some fun. Rock shows should be like movies: I don't go to a movie hoping it'll change my life.”

“You get to the point where you decide that you don't want to be a victim anymore and that you're not going to live your life like that.”