“My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.”

“Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.”

“Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!”

“Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.”

“Nothing will ever be solved if we wallow in the darkness of denial.”

“Keep your eyes and your mind open. Dont be blinded by filters like fear, uncertainty, pessimism and negativity.”

“I was afraid. Of getting hurt in other ways. To be truthful, I still am."His thumb stroked her cheek. "I would never hurt you.""I don't think you can promise me that." She squeezed his bruised fing...”

“Every night, I laid awake with your memories flooding through my eyes with the hope to be with you when sleep arrived.”

“The way to my heart shattered when you left me, but I was glad because your memories were invulnerable, locked inside my heart.”

“In these myriad ways, we carved out our lives in Los Angeles. Yet falling asleep was often an act of travel, taking me quickly by the hand so that I am instantly surrounded by verdant foliage, the ...”

“Men were snoring, twitching and whimpering, struggling with nightmares less terrible than reality.”

“Never are we as honest as at night, alone with thoughts and nightmares.”