Democracy is not a commodity for import and export.

War and it's tragic repercussions are inclusive of all; surely a model for peace should strive for such inclusiveness.

A universal ethos cannot be thought the property of any one culture.

To resolve such conflicts peacefully in our interdependent - or what I would like to call our intra-interdependent - world requires not just well-chosen words but sustained and unified action.

It is time for us Arabs and Muslims to formulate a committee of wise persons to bear the responsibility of engaging with this new American century.

Forbearance in the face of fate, beauty constant under torture, are not merely passive. They are a positive achievement, an explicit triumph.

Jev was certain the words “should’ve known better” would go somewhere on her tombstone, but at the moment her focus shifted to the dozens of angry pixies honed in on her.

You teach what you need to learn.

Genius is not a retainer to any emperor, or is its material silver, or gold, or marble, except to a trifling extent.

To have control of my own mind... to go with dignity is less terryfying. When I look at both options I have to die, I feel this is far more humane.

I'm an atheist .I was raised in British reform Judaism, which is not like American reform Judaism, much less any other strain of organised religion. So: no cults here.

The overall way of thinking in the United States has shifted away from basic Biblical values, and the media share in the responsibility for this change.

A helpful hand is a lesson in sharing and if you have the means why not play your part. Those who refuse your help are foolish, as we all know appreciating the helpful hand is just smart.

You just want to be judged against everyone fairly.

Sometimes it's more important to change politicians than light bulbs.