“An enlightened citizen is an indispensable ingredient of the infrastructure of democracy.”

Physical pain is a fact that comes with living, just as illness or financial woes or broken relationships are facts. But misery is a state of mind, a reaction to the facts, that can be controlled or altered by an act of will.

My abortion was so long ago I didn’t think I needed help. I hoped God had forgiven me but I hadn’t realized I didn’t forgive myself. After attending this safe, nurturing group I know that I am forgiven and set free.

Your appearance can be a weapon. As powerful as any knife or gun.

Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.

Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional.

Clutter is postponed decisions.

I don’t invest in rich kids’ businesses.

I am a naturalized U.S. citizen, which means that, unlike native-born citizens, I had to prove to the U.S. government that I merited citizenship.

I didn’t want to be discriminated against because of my gender and status. I promised myself I was never going to be treated as a second-class citizen.

A price on carbon sufficient to keep 80% of current reserves underground, rebated directly to citizens.

Congress is responsible for everything and unable to do anything, hated by the public creditors, insulted by the soldiers and unsupported by the citizens.

I certainly know German colleagues in the US who try to be Americans, try to melt into Americanism, even before they get married and become American citizens. But I’ve never tried that.

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured… But not everyone must prove they are a citizen.

We’ll attack anyone who tries to harm our citizens.

Although I was born to famous parents, I know and feel the problems of ordinary citizens.