“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”

“The strongest single factor in prosperity consiousness is self-esteem: believing you can do it, believing you deserve it, believing you will get it.”

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.”

“I used to think there was something noble about abstention, as if self-denial led to greater clarity of thought or maybe even greater happiness. Turns out, that’s bullshit. For me, abstention was about fear: If I am afraid that is usually my signal to pursue something. Walking toward my own fears works for me just as well as pills.”