Of course we're Christian. The very name of the church declares that.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

What was it Isak Dinesen had said about salt as a cure? Tears, sweat, or the sea. She could use a cure.

The heavens declare the glory of Kepler and Newton.

Every time an Arab leader truly wanted peace, they got it. If the Palestinians truly want peace, we will make peace.

You can have all the capabilities; if you don't have the quality people, you don't have much.

One has to take initiative in life to achieve what he or she wants.

But I'm not going to walk Barry Bonds, like some teams do, in the first inning with nobody on.

And more importantly - what we have chosen to do

Book collecting is an obsession, an occupation, a disease, an addiction, a fascination, an absurdity, a fate. It is not a hobby. Those who do it must do it.

I made the decision that my contribution needed to be more musical than political. My music was enough, politically. Art matters. Art was enough. My music was enough to say what I had to say.

The partitions of the houses were so thin we could hear the women occupants of adjoining rooms changing their minds.