There are two great injustices that can befall a child. One is to punish him for something he didn't do. The other is to let him get away with doing something he knows is wrong.

Anger and worry are the enemies of clear thought.

Theology made no provision for evolution.

I wanted to be a soccer player. And then I wanted to be a rabbi.

Our goodness comes solely from thinking on goodness; our wickedness from thinking on wickedness. We too are the victims of our own contemplation.

I've been down in Florida since 1979. When you're born in Nebraska you really can't explain it.

Because all bad little vampires see me in the end

It's not that women don't feel things, we do. We fall in love, we get our hearts broken, we're disappointed and sad, but we've also been taught that you must always have your pride. Above all.

Self-esteem can’t win you a race if you’re not in shape.

Wisdom makes a slow defense against trouble, though a sure one in the end.

What your soldier wants - really, really wants - is no-one shooting back at him.