“When you put your hands and mind and heart into the knowing of a thing ... there is no room in you for fear.”

“Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children.”

“If nature has made you a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart. And though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that.”

“The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie.”

“Oh, Van. Don’t you know? Home is where your mind goes when the night is black and your heart is hurting. Home is where you go when things are happening that you can’t control but wish you could. Home is where the person you love is waiting for you.”

“Become the difference you want to make," and the heart of your mind will feel what the mind of your heart knows.”