Governments ... should not force and govern belief, which is a matter for the heart and conscience not for temporal authorities.

Faith is not faith which is not tried.

This inhuman place makes human monsters.

All other goods by fortune's hand are given: A wife is the peculiar gift of Heav'n.

Listen to the people on the ground. They have all the solutions in the world.

The two great tests of character are wealth and poverty.

The blogosphere rewards no-holds-barred smartassery.

Reportage is interesting only when placed in a fictional context, but fiction is interesting only if it is validated by a documentary context.

In terms of broadcasting, you have to make decisions about where you want to spend your time.

The only defense against evil, violent people is good people who are more skilled at violence.

It's so crucial to really get a good handle on what's getting in the way of the kid completing a homework assignment. It can be so many things.

I am a news presenter, a news broadcaster, an anchorman, a managing editor - not a commentator or analyst. I feel no compulsion to be a pundit.