We do not believe that light exists in spite of darkness. We believe that light exists because of it.

The darkness was the foundation that everything else was built on. The garden where the universe grew. The simplest, most basic thing in existence. And it was spectacular.

What is grander than a country and more valuable than gold? Strength of heart.

There is but an hour a day between a good housewife and a bad one.

As I remember my grandfather and those Christmas mornings he gave for a little girl's pleasure, I know that often a big life starts with doing small things.

I enjoy recording live better, but I think by the nature of it you are going to end up with something that's a little bit more traditional.

I've learned of life this bitter truth Hope not between the crumbling walls Of mankind's gratitude to find repose, But rather, Build within thy own soul Fortresses!

If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved. I guarantee this.

The Constitution established the United States of America as a Christian nation.

I think that Rachel Maddow is probably the most assertive, politically motivated and accurate voice of my generation.

We receive God's grace by humbly admitting that we need it.

That was always my hope that that is exactly what I would do. It was always part of the dream of this story - to write the novel and then direct the movie.