As the world is wearie of me so am I of it.

The Scriptures of God are my only foundation and substance in all matters of weight and importance.

I have never once feared the devil, but I tremble every time I enter the pulpit.

Lord, give me Scotland or I die!

A man with God is always in the majority.

Live in Christ, die in Christ, and the flesh need not fear death.

Let no day slip over without some comfort received from the mouth of God.

I will keep the ground that God has given me and perhaps in his grace, he will ignite me again. But ignite me or not, in his grace, in his power, I will hold the ground.

I sought neither preeminence, glory, nor riches; my honor was that Jesus Christ should reign.

When I think of those who have influenced my life the most, I think not of the great but of the good.

The Monstrous Regiment of Women.

If we don’t communicate, we certainly can’t get much done and if we don’t communicate authentically, what we get done is less effective.

In the race of life, the Person leading is the Enemy of All those coming Behind.

We need to think of the future and the planet we are going to leave to our children and their children.

I try to be aware of the life that surrounds me as much as my mind permits me. It's the only time I have new blissful moments, and I love bliss.

If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you'll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!

I am the longest- serving independent in the history of the United States Congress. People of Vermont sent me to Washington as an independent. That is true.

I fear nomads. I am afraid of them and afraid for them too.

After fifteen minutes nobody looks at a rainbow.

I don't get involved in casting, budgets, location or promotion. Just the script. And, of course, the promotional tour. Which is fine with me - I'm a novelist.

On a scale from 1-10, my ambition is probably 11 or 12.