Lyrical poetry is out for the time being, and something that is called rap or hip-hop is in. It is still poetry, and we can't live without it. We need language to tell us who we are, how we feel, what we're capable of — to explain the pains and glory of our existence.

Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.

Still, when it looked like the sun wasn't going to shine anymore, God put a rainbow in the clouds.

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.

The honorary duty of a human being is to love.

Troubles are a blessing that force you to change, to believe.

Don't bring negative to my door.

Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere is true everywhere, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure.

Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns all clean.

If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.

The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.

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