In my books and in romance as a genre, there is a positive, uplifting feeling that leaves the reader with a sense of encouragement and hope for a brighter future - or a brighter present.

A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.

Ralph Nader

I don't even know what words to use to talk about the music industry anymore. But the business has changed a lot - the methods of releasing music.

Anthony Kiedis

The golden rule of business is supply and demand. I venture to say that this is also the rule of happiness. When a balance is achieved between our desires and another's willingness to satisfy them, the result is a sympathetic, mutually rewarding relationship. (...) a thriving economy of love.' - character Mike Lambeth

Caroline Adderson

Keep your heart right, even when it is sorely wounded.

J. C. Macaulay

People say, 'You're still breast-feeding, that's so generous.' Generous, no! It gives me boobs and it takes my thighs away! It's sort of like natural liposuction. I'd carry on breast-feeding for the rest of my life if I could.

Helena Bonham Carter

We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.

Patricia Neal

I don't think he cheated on me. During the marriage, I think he was there.

Marla Maples

It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions.

John Ciardi

Find your self-respect now. Don't dumb yourselves down. Think of yourself as capable and worthy of finding a guy who is going to respect you, too. It's so important, I mean, and the confidence you get from feeling smart and tackling something like mathematics, which is a challenge, right? Math is hard.

Danica McKellar

I believe that thoughts and feelings reside on the same nerve-endingthey are called heartstrings

Jeremy Aldana

I'm poor, not homeless.

Simone Elkeles