Simply building a fence between a child and temptation is not the same things as preparing him to face life.

Joy blossoms in our hearts not as we try harder and harder to grow, but as we see more clearly the depth of our sin and understand more fully our helplessness.

My job is to assist you in finding the answer that is right for you. Not the answer that would be right for me.

Dreams are there for those who dare to dream them.

I firmly believe that the only reason why I'm on this planet, the only reason why I live, breathe, and exist is, that it's my duty to be as honest as possible in my art.

Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.

Marriage ... is still the imperfect institution it must remain while women continue to be ill-educated, passive, and subservient.

We 've wholly forgotten how to die. But be sure you do die nevertheless. Do your work, and finish it. If you know how to begin, you will know when to end.

Despotism accomplishes great things illegally; liberty doesn't even go to the trouble of accomplishing small things legally.

I realized that if I was going to achieve anything in life I had to be aggressive. I had to get out there and go for it... I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it's an illusion to me.

...and yet I am what they think I am.

People ought to have more control over their lives.