Enya assessed him like a woman would a piece of fine cloth. "Rugged land for a rugged man.

My heart's made of goldMy soul is pure steelLoved ones shall riseEnemies will kneelI soothe with water, attack with fireFor I am the master of my own empire.

Science reckons many prophets, but there is not even a promise of a Messiah.

If you want to see mankind fully, look at a family. Within the family minds become organically one, and for this reason the family is total poetry.

Dhikr is the reason for the life of the heart and leaving it is the reason for its death.

The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists - that is why they invented hell.

You will not find the warrior, the poet, the philosopher or the Christian by staring into his eyes as if he were your mistress: better fight beside him, read with him, argue with him, pray with him.

The career of a movie star consists of helping everyone else forget their troubles. Using charm and beauty and good cheer to make life look easy.

Man must suffer to be wise.

Racism is the most divisive force in our society, so until it is dealt with we cannot hope for much.

If Europe’s example is any guide, here are the two secrets of coping with expensive oil: own fuel-efficient cars, and don’t drive them too much.