As known unknowns become known; unknown unknowns proliferate; the larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

The most powerful moral influence is example.

If we take the world’s enduring religions at their best, we discover the distilled wisdom of the human race.

I am profoundly moved and persuaded by the near-death experience.

All -isms end up in schisms.

We all carry it within us: supreme strength, the fullness of wisdom, unquenchable joy. It is never thwarted, and cannot be destroyed.

God is defined by Jesus but not confined to Jesus.

The object of pilgrimage is not rest and recreation – to get away from it all. To set out on a pilgrimage is to throw down a challenge to everyday life.

At the center of the religious life is a peculiar kind of joy, the prospect of a happy ending that blossoms from necessarily painful ordeals, the promise of human difficulties embraced and overcome.

Beware of the differences that blind us to the unity that binds us.

Poetry is a special use of language that opens onto the real. The business of the poet is truth telling, which is why in the Celtic tradition no one could be a teacher unless he or she was a poet.

It's utter arrogance to think that we can know what god ought to be or do. If we don't understand we must continue our search or recognize our ignorance

Providing employment is the best form of social service, as it serves you, others, your country, your world - the entire society.

He considered my question for a moment and then ducked his head to kiss me. He tugged me flush up against his chest, pulling me closer than i even though possible, and then his lips touched mine.

It is wickedness when you only enjoy the benefit of a country and not contribute to the development of the country.

Be still and cool in thine own mind and spirit.

If you woo the company of the angels in your waking hours, they will be sure to come to you in your sleep.

All my films are all my children.

There are some great values in Christianity, but I think the values are located more deeply in our humanity than they are in our religion. There are certainly some survival values.

You'll never meet a nicer person, let alone a nicer actress, than Mary Steenburgen.

Tis often seen Adoption strives with nature; and choice breeds A native slip to us from foreign lands.