Community, community, community. It's ALL about community. That's the explanation of why it pains us when we find ourselves isolated from others. That's the reason why it hurts to say good-bye to those we love........ Nothing you purchase can replace community with your friends, family or God. No position at work can fill the void. Wealth can't take its place, and fame won't make any difference.

It's like the seasons. When they start, you're one kind of person, and then when they end, you're somebody different.

I've learned to appreciate what I've got. I'm not going to waste an ounce of energy on sorting through the past or with worrying about the future. Life's too short for that.

Some choices are harder than they appear. You can never say yes to one thing without saying no to another.

Life's too short to play it safe sometimes. (If he feels something special about Emma, he should go for it.)

Some of the imperfections will be visible, but this house has been here a long time. I see no reason to cover up the dings and scars. We've all got 'em.

I'm proud of you. You could have run away, but you didn't. That's what most of us do when we have to face a giant.