My mother is a living angel

and the afterglow...of your gaze...is the onlysweater that I need.

The music, the prayers, the bowing and rising, the incense--all of it was breaking down my defenses. That's what good liturgy does. It breaks your heart open and turns you toward God.

I do believe that painting can change the world.

A man is entitled to draw things in his own style. I didn't hurt Superman. I made him powerful. I admire Superman, but I've got to do my own style.

Without true medical liability reform, our doctors will continue to leave, and young doctors coming out of medical school $100,000 to $200,000 in debt will not be able to afford such onerous costs.

This nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power.

My goal was always getting my work out in the world, and in many ways, I feel like the luckiest person alive.

It takes a lot to still believe in people.

Many store the Bible on their shelves; the best store it in their hearts.

All false practices and affections of knowledge are more odious to God, and deserve to be so to men, than any want or defect of knowledge can be.