I love you like a river that creates the right conditions for trees and bushes and flowers to flourish along its banks. I love you like a river that gives water to the thirsty and takes people where they want to go.

I think any spiritual experience that's worthwhile is not about ego and it will humble you in some way. And also, a Zen monk once said to me, 'If you're not laughing, then you're not getting it.'

David O. Russell

Hollywood has a history of raising expectations beyond Washington's reach, of appealing to the very American desire to mythologize political leaders, particularly the president.

Ron Fournier

Fit to govern? No, not fit to live.

William Shakespeare

A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.

Kurt Vonnegut

Marriage is wild. I thought it was this perfect land of happiness and joy. Wrong! After you say you do, you don't for a long time.

John Leguizamo

If I place love above everything, it is because for me it is the most desperate, the most despairing state of affairs imaginable.

Andre Breton

Traveling is seeing it is the implicit that we travel by.

Cynthia Ozick

Be patient. The path of self-discipline that leads to God-realization is not an easy path: obstacles and sufferings are on the path; the latter you must bear, and the former overcome -- all by His help. His help comes only through concentration. Repetition of God's name helps concentration.

Swami Ramdas

I am honored that my freshman class colleagues have put their trust in me to represent our historic class at the leadership table. The incoming freshman class of Representatives is large and diverse but we share many common goals including cutting wasteful spending, getting our economy back on track and making government smarter and more efficient.

Kristi Noem

...who would have known the dark eyes staring into mine would become our children's eyes...?

John Geddes

Enclave life becomes very tense, Even when they do elect a leader, the factions remain, with the threat of splitting off.

Mary Douglas

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.

Milton Berle