Any excuse, no matter how valid, only weakens the character.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

You are beautiful. Have a day much like yourself.

While we're young and beautiful, living free and easy. Here without a worry, dancing in our bare feet because when the summer's done we might not be so young and beautiful.

The earnings of a poet could be reckoned by a metaphysician rather than a bookkeeper.

I'm an animal love, but I don't have the smarts to be a vet, or the heart to have been a vet cause I cry over any wounded animal.

Imperialism is not the creation of any one or any one group of states.

I don't feel there is any spiritual or metaphysical justification for turning our backs on human suffering.

Even mud gives the illusion of depth.

You will see India as a country of opportunities, unmatched across the world. India can be a role model of growth and cohesiveness for the rest of the world.

I try to live in the moment and let that moment carry me to the next great place.

All tapes left in a car for more than about a fortnight metamorphose into Best of Queen albums.