I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

Well I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for gold teeth.

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

Shee, you guys are so unhip it's a wonder your bums don't fall off.

The sacred fire never goes out.

Nothing is a sin when you obey the orders of a priest

All forms are limited. Some of the limitations are time, place, culture, language.

On matters of race, on matters of decency, baseball should lead the way.

If I was hearing something I couldn't do, I would figure out how to do it.

Jace reached up to unzip his jacket. Simon-I dont care how hungry I am, I am not going to drink your blood again. Jace-Like I would let you.

Waiting for your answer is one of the most painful things I have ever been through. At least let me know whether or not I hurt you.

A philosophical problem has the form: I don't know my way about.

You kill people you hate or you kill in rage or you kill to get even, but you don't kill someone you're indifferent to.