One can not love without opening oneself, and opening oneself, that's taking the risk of suffering. One does not have control.
“It's a long time until the next election, but it starts now. And if you truly want to see things change in the direction that our country is headed, you have to stay involved. You cannot quit now.”
“I've got nine kids, nine dogs, three grandkids - and one in the oven. And three parrots!”