“A perfectly tuned conversation is a vision of sanity--a ratification of one's way of being human and one's way in the world.”

“The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation — or a relationship.”

“Smashing heads does not open minds.”

“We all know we are unique individuals, but we tend to see others as representatives of groups.”

“Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.”

“This path, this road that is one perfect straight line even if it goes around the world through heat and fog and rain and snow and it's my life I keep thinking. It's my life.”

“Memories were short and history unkind. It was the way of the world.”