They must find it hard to take Truth for authority who have so long mistaken Authority for Truth.

They must find it difficult ... those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority.

When man to man shall be friend and brother.

The deepest dark reveals the starriest hope.

I know no better way of waging the battle for Truth than arraying the facts face to face on either side and letting them fight it out.

A sweet new blossom of humanity, fresh fallen from God's own home, to flower on earth

There's no dearth of kindness In the world of ours; Only in our blindness We gather thorns for flowers.

Love rays us round as glory swathes a star, And, from the mystic touch of lips and palms, Streams rosy warmth!

And thou hast stolen a jewel, Death! Shall light thy dark up like a Star. A Beacon kindling from afar Our light of love and fainting faith.

Not by appointment do we meet Delight And Joy; they heed not our expectancy; But round some corner in the streets of life, They, on a sudden, clasp us with a smile.

This world is full of beauty, as other worlds above, and if we did our duty, it might be as full of love.

Fame changes everything. When you're well-known, you're expected to be different. Some people assume you must have a yacht and four homes. Or that you're famous because you are 'A Decent Man'.

A fundamentalist can't bring himself or herself to negotiate with people who disagree with them because the negotiating process itself is an indication of implied equality.

On this Mother's Day and every day before and after, I thank you God for the precious gift of my three children. I love them unconditionally .

Now the windows, blinded by the glare of the empty square, had fallen asleep. The balconies declared their emptiness to heaven; the open doorways smelt of coolness and wine.

A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of pouring rain, gushing torrents and strong winds will be able to pull down.

If I write something, I fear it will happen, and if I love too much, I fear I will lose that person; nevertheless, I cannot stop writing or loving.

The more I risk being rejected, the better my chances are of being accepted.

The sole difference between myself and a madman is the fact that I am not mad.

The errors of faith are better than the best thoughts of unbelief.

I have been and continue to be committed to art as a tool to ignite, comfort, and discomfort.