You can't love someone just by looking at them. That is lust. Not saying love can't come fast, but it doesn't come first.

...but thinking about it didn't do a thing. Thinking about it was a long dive into a bucket of shit that didn't have a bottom.

Don’t be stupider than you need to be, I remind myself. Remember Calease? The last glowing girl you talked to tried to kill you.

Thanksgiving Day is a jewel to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day and leave out the gratitude

The unknowing take it as advice and can't tell the "teller" is only describing themselves through what they speak against the next.

We must be able to look under the surface rather than over-analyze it and delude ourselves into thinking we’re seeing beneath it.

IF YOU WALK THROUGH THE FIRE I’LL COME TO THEE. As Bob walked past he wondered how many gods that piece of advice might apply to.

Learn from past experiences but accept them all as perfect while staying in the present. Let go of everything that doesn't serve you.

Saying you're through with romance is like saying you're done with living, Betty. Life is better with a little romance, you know.

It's advice, not a commandment.Don't swallow it whole until you're absolutely sure you've been given good, healthy advice.

In a world so redolent with wonder, how can we allow ourselves to conduct our daily lives with so little insight, such absence of dignity?

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

Ignoring your intuition telling you this person is not for you will likely lead to more time wasted and more disappointments along the way.

Those are who are selfish are rewarded for being nice. Those who truly care about others feel a smile in return is all the reward they need.

When I tell you not to marry without love, I do not advise you to marry for love alone - there are many, many other things to be considered.