"Maturity understands that there’s darkness in the world but that there’s no need to dwell in it: we can lighten up and offer illumination to others."
- Gina Barreca
"Until we’re pushing up daisies, it might be good to remind ourselves daily that everything’s coming up roses — for me and for you."
"Speaking up is important. Yet to speak up without listening is like banging pots and pans together: Even if it gets you attention, it’s not going to get you respect."
"Patriotism is about a desire for progress, not a yearning for repetition."
"Never use the passive voice. Do not say, 'It will get done.' Say, 'I'll do it,' and then stick to a solid, unwavering deadline"
"We all enter this world crying. Laughter is something we have to learn"