Surely we may with reverence say that, in a true and deep sense, God Himself is the answer to prayer.

True inward quietness ... is not vacancy, but stability - the steadfastness of a single purpose.

Words may help and silence may help, but the one thing needful is that the heart should turn to its Maker as the needle turns to the pole. For this we must be still.

Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

Prayer purifies the soul.

The only way to write is to write. Writers write. And when they’ve written, they write some more.

The great law of denial belongs to the powerful forces of life whether the case be one of coolish baked beans or an unrequited affection.

I think a nice romantic dinner should be saved for when you and the girl you're dating or seeing have something special and it's a more special occasion.

Heretical views arise when the truth is uncertain, and it is only when the truth is uncertain that censorship is invoked.

It's not wether you were right or wrong, but how much faith you were willing to have - that decides the future.

I like the idea that neither makes any romantic move until their philosophies are aligned.

I believe everything creative is somewhat collaborative. If you're a painter and someone stretches your canvas, it was collaborative on some level.

I would love to hear someone write a song like 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' rather than 'You're hot. I'm hot. We're in a truck.' It's just mind-numbing to me.