Heaven is not reached at a single bound. But we build the ladder by which we rise. From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round.

The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart.

Imperfect people are all god has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to him, but he deals with it. So should we.

Have confidence in who you are and don’t be afraid to go for what you really want in life.

The Church is not a monastery for the isolation of perfect people. It is more like a hospital provided for those who wish to get well.

God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest.

Hope on. Journey on. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe.

Above all, never lose faith in your Father in Heaven, who loves you more than you can comprehend.

God doesn't care nearly as much about where you have been as He does about where you are and, with His help, where you are willing to go.

God expects you not simply to face the future; He expects you to embrace and shape the future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities.

Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.

What's the difference between a Dice Clay concert and a Klan rally? Nothing. Trick question.

The limitations imposed by democratic political practices makes it difficult to conduct our foreign affairs in the national interest.

I'm actively going out onto the porch and noodling around on my guitar.

Horror found me. I got into the movie business to make westerns.

I think that dwelling on other people's perception of you is the road to complete madness, unfortunately. I try and resist that.

We hammer wood for a house, but it is the inner space that makes it liveable.

Nobody Wants to be themselves. That's why there's tv. -Ephigenia.

You are not Dostoevsky,' said the woman... 'You never can tell...' he answered. 'Dostoevsky is dead,' the woman said, a bit uncertainly. 'I protest!' he said with heat, 'Dostoevsky is immortal!

Anyone in a position to overcome barriers to free thought and communication should do so.

Living most of the time in a world created mostly in one's head, does not make for an easy passage in the real world.