Academic sociologists have been trained to conceive of their discipline - sociology - as the scientific study of society, and to remit to the sister discipline of psychology the study of individuals.

I admit that the eyes of the intellectually and culturally lively tend to glaze over at the mere mention of sociology, often with ample justification.

Yes, but" is actually a "no" with a tie.

Pope John Paul II once said as well, “Lebanon is a message more than it is a country.” Now this diversity has turned into fragmentation and the richness into poverty, awaiting a miraculous remedy.

The biggest lesson I've learned by living abroad for the last four years is the importance of communication.

For many people, the pope is still, to a certain extent, a positive role model and a moral force, although others feel that this aspect has suffered greatly.

No virtue is more universally accepted as a test of good character than trustworthiness .

I would rather be a babysitter than a nursemaid

Well, I'm proud to say American Pie was the kind of crazy, gross-out film that guys thought was the greatest.

Retire to what? I'm a golfer and a fisherman. I've got no place to retire to.

Thoughts would go in and out of my mind, but I didn't want to believe that he could have done it.

"Sooner or later disasters such as an asteroid collision or a nuclear war could wipe us all out, But once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe."