Might the peasant expect the Almighty to stay the thunder storm, which clears the air of a nation from pestilence, lest the lightning bold should in its flash kill his cow?

I was always a friend of southern rights, but an enemy of southern wrongs.

A man, if he be active and energetic, can hardly fail also, be he never so selfish, of benefiting the general public interest.

Why did God make man before he made woman? Because he didn't want any advice on how to do it.

Cal Ripken is steady, he focuses on his job, and he's a good guy.

Once you look past the hype, actors are nothing more than fugitives from reality who specialize in contradiction: we are both children and hardened adults—wide-eyed pupils and jaded working stiffs.

Managing the power of choice, with all it's creative and spiritual implications, is the essence of the human experience.

The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

I have enormous respect for Tom Daschle. The NRA has not yet taken a formal position on which I'm aware of on this matter, and I think Tom may be just getting a little ahead of things.

Man must be a co-worker with God in making this earth a garden.

Every woman's wardrobe should include black.

When the heart is open, it's easier for the mind to be turned toward God.

I certainly do not consider myself the next Jesus. I'd say he was more of a precursor to Zach Braff.