Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity not a threat.

Kindness is the ultimate essence of life

All the power in the world, resides inside you.If you let it.

The only way out is through

Whatever mistakes her son might make in life, Cindy was sure God would have mercy on him. The church, she feared, might not.

Christian faith is... basically about love and being loved and reconciliation. These things are so important, they're foundational and they can transform individuals, families.

Opening her eyes again, and seeing her husband's face across the table, she leaned forward to give it a pat on the cheek, and sat down to supper, declaring it to be the best face in the world.

Inequality has risen to the point that it seems to me worthwhile for the U.S. to seriously consider taking the risk of making our economy more rewarding for more of the people.

You don't begin to live, until you've lost everything... I've lost everything three or four times. A perfect place to start.

You know, the man's best friend is his dog... if he's got nothing else.

When I tried to do something else, everyone behaved as if I was Gypsy Rose Lee trying to paint a Matisse.