Early on I quickly realized I'd never be the fastest or the strongest, but not once have I entertained the notion I couldn't be one of the toughest.

I felt absolutely nothing, and that frightened me even more than the darkness of oblivion

Every human activity can be put at the service of the divine and of love. We should all exercise our gift to build community.

Everything you are used to, once done long enough, starts to seem natural, even though it might not be.

The secret of life is to have no fear it's the only way to function.

Mr. Ward, what is it that the foulest bastards on earth denounce us for, among other things? Oh yes, for our motto of 'Business as usual.' Well-business as usual, Mr. Ward!

I remember when I was in college, people told me I couldn't play in the NBA. There's always somebody saying you can't do it, and those people have to be ignored.

It is high time that we had lights that are not incendiary torches.

Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.

I never knew that ["Hank Zipzer"] would happen in my life. It is one of the greatest things. It is like a gift from God.

Men are so stupid and concerned with their present needs, they will always let themselves be deceived.