The first function of a book review should be, I believe, to give some idea of the contents and character of the book.

It does not follow that the meaning must be given from above; that life and suffering must come neatly labeled; that nothing is worth while if the world is not governed by a purpose.

Man stands alone in the universe, responsible for his condition, likely to remain in a lowly state, but free to reach above the stars.

Writing is thinking in slow motion.

Reason may not always tell us what to believe, but it can help us on what we shouldn't believe.

The great artist is the man who most obviously succeeds in turning his pains to advantage, in letting suffering deepen his understanding and sensibility, in growing through his pains.

Words signify man's refusal to accept the world as it is.

Those who believe in God because their experience of life and the facts of nature prove his existence must have led sheltered lives and closed their hearts to the voice of their brothers' blood.

For atheism and polytheism there is no special problem of suffering, nor need there be for every kind of monotheism.

To try to fashion something from suffering, to relish our triumphs, and to endure defeats without resentment: all that is compatible with the faith of a heretic.

Life ceases to be so oppressive: we are free to give our own lives meaning and purpose, free to redeem our suffering by making something of it.

If the sky had no tears, the world would have no rainbows.

When you read, " the man whispered, "you discover who you really are. You find traces of yourself, little pieces you didn't know were there.

She silently thanked God for creating such a beautiful universe where anything was possible even when it seemed impossible.

Heartbreak taught me that you can rise from the ashes and get over anything.

As of right now, I'm still waiting to meet Halle Berry. And she is single.

Housewives of the 1950s were supposed to create show-stopping meals every night for their hard-working husbands.

Multitudes think they like to do evil; yet no man ever really enjoyed doing evil since God made the world.

Attack work! Even the toughest work will start running away! Attack the difficulties! This is the Golden Rule of every kind of victory.

Refuse to be scared in this lifetime.

Show me a great actor and I'll show you a lousy husband. Show me a great actress, and you've seen the devil.