“The storm is out there and every one of us must eventually face the storm. When the storm comes, pray that it will shake you to your roots and break you wide-open. Being broken open by the storm is your only hope. When you are broken open you get to discover for the first time what is inside you. Some people never get to see what is inside them; what beauty, what strength, what truth and love. They were never broken open by the storm. So, don't run from your pain — run into your pain. Let life's storm shatter you.”

“Because of our interconnectedness we all know that extreme poverty and exclusionary practices are violations against the basic dignity of people.”

“Every generation is inculcated in traditions of prejudice which are encouraged as normal, natural and healthy.”

“Giving is the key to all success in all applications of human life.”

“Genius is always accompanied by enthusiasm.”

“The outer world is a reflection of our inner selves.”

“Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind.”

“Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.”

“When you release the illusion of control, you begin an effortless free-fall toward a grand reunion with your original self.”

“When we become acquainted with any person on a human level, even a great enemy, we begin to see that no person is really so different from ourselves.”

“Accept the fullness in life's balance, which demands that there are positive gifts along with adversity.”