Quotes about Awareness

Kids are smart: don't underestimate their bull detector. Contemporary kids have access to a lot of information, so don't even try to fool them. I have never been more nervous about my research than when writing for young adults because they pick up every single error.

I'm always pushing for human responsibility. Given that chimpanzees and many other animals are sentient and sapient, then we should treat them with respect.

Once my family was taken, I became fully aware that my community matters less to some people. That we are treated differently because of the color of our skin or where our parents were born.

If you watch what you think about, you won't have to watch what you talk about.

Pay attention to the people God puts in your path if you want to discern what God is up to in your life.

Creativity comes from accepting that you're not safe, from being absolutely aware, and from letting go of control. It's a matter of seeing everything - even when you want to shut your eyes.

Sometimes I need to be a stranger to myself. Only then my soul can show me not what I want, but what I need to see.

I'm the one guy who says don't force the stupid people to be quiet - I want to know who the morons are.

The real problem is usually two or three questions deep. If you want to go after someone's problem, be aware that most people aren't going to reveal what the real problem is after the first question.

The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question.

God's eye does not slumber. He knows every sin that is hidden from mortal eye.

As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain from smoking when awake.