The domination of western values, beliefs and way of life has angered many from the east and in developing countries.

The quest for peace begins in the home, in the school and in the workplace.

We in the west are seen as godless, as greedy and as uncaring about the suffering of those in the developing world.

We often plough so much energy into the big picture, we forget the pixels.

There is no glory in war, yet from the blackness of its history, there emerge vivid colours of human character and courage. Those who risked their lives to help their friends.

Those who kept their sanity and humanity intact in the face of awful adversity. Heroes named and unnamed, some known only to God.

The rights of the individual are greatly prized in the developed world, but in many other regions they are considered a luxury reserved for the impossibly wealthy.

We can survive as a population only if we conserve, develop sustainably, and protect the world's resources.

If we are genuinely committed to promoting a culture of peace, as individuals we must look to our values and ensure that we all exhibit a peace loving life to our nation's children.

Poor strangers, they have so much to be afraid of.

If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

The soul of this man is his clothes.

POETRY, n. A form of expression peculiar to the Land beyond the Magazines.

You'll hear a lot of applause in your life, but none will mean more to you than that applause from your peers. I hope each of you hears that at the end.

Today, over half of American workers have less than $10,000 in savings and have no idea how they will be able to retire with any shred of dignity.

Making every record is a process full of tough times.

It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy.

Intellectuals have opinions on subjects they just heard about five minutes ago.

Failure is inevitable. Success is elusive.