You will learn about the twinned natures of fate and faith, at times spun together in threads fine as cotton candy, that taste just as sweet and evaporate just as quick. It is not right to say that you will have her, because you cannot truly possess another person. Nor should you even want such a thing.

True respect comes when we fend for ourselves without the aid of anyone, and when we owned something and say, 'this is my own'! Not necessarily as a way of boasting of our abundance and grace, but having a feeling that we can use it without obstruction, or being asked to return the favor.

Many a rich man__ bed is bigger than many a poor woman__ bedroom; his bedroom, her house.

Personal growth doesn__ occur without effort. The effort is one of recognizing your own power, and taking ownership and responsibility for your own development.

There is no ownership. There is only stewardship.

I felt lonely, and in full possession of my loneliness. It was the first time I had owned anything of value.