Government is an art, not a science, and an adventure, not a planned itinerary.

History is the record of encounters between character and circumstance.

The moment we see beyond our personal desires to be felt sympathy for, that is the time we can actually start the journey to that final destination of true forgiveness.

Unfortunately, we often have shallow relationships because we have paper towel friends. We use them up and then throw them away when we don't need them anymore.

We may just be specters in this world, but our stories, if they are remembered and retold, become real and solid and alive... Once you hear a story, it becomes part of you. It can't die.

Book dedication To myself, without whose inspired and tireless efforts this book would not have been possible.

Echo of your thoughts has greater impact on the world than your actions.

For the judgment was accomplished not only upon all the men of the Christian church, but also upon all who are called Mohammedans, and, moreover, upon all the Gentiles in the whole world.

Men are cheaters. Women are not to be trusted. And most people are dumb.

Armies are created to protect an established system, not people. In the future, an educated humanity will not stand for war.

The most intelligent thing you can possibly do with your life is to grow.

They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead, / They brought me bitter news to hear, and bitter tears to shed.