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.

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

Why do people always expect authors to answer questions? I am an author because I want to ask questions. If I had answers, I'd be a politician.

The future we seek in life lies in us".

Marriage was never my goal, because I've never been very traditional.

The only Christian you want to listen to is the one who gives you more of a hunger for God.

All summer long; we'll be playing the festivals. We'll be Reading, we'll be Leeds, we'll be around.

A good adaptation of your book is worth it because it is such a wonderful experience to see your world translated onto the screen.

There's a lot you can do without words.

...deficit consumption is, in effect, drawing down on the capital entitlements of future generations

Although it is a symbol of life, the female body is unfortunately not rarely attacked and disfigured, even by those who should be its protector and life companion.

People are going to be way more patient listening to what I have to say now. I don't have five seconds to get their attention, I have five minutes. That's a huge window.