I can at any moment convert my time into money, but I do not require more of the latter than is sufficient for necessary purposes.

Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature.

But still try, for who knows what is possible?

I am no poet, but if you think for yourselves, as I proceed, the facts will form a poem in your minds.

Lectures which really teach will never be popular; lectures which are popular will never really teach.

The book of nature which we have to read is written by the finger of God.

There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right.

Since peace is alone the gift of God, and as it is He who gives it, why should we be afraid? His unspeakable gift in His beloved Son is the ground of no doubtful hope.

It is right that we should stand by and act on our principles; but not right to hold them in obstinate blindness, or retain them when proved to be erroneous.

I have far more confidence in the one man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the six who merely talk about it.

I shall be with Christ, and that is enough.

There are people who walk this Earth who truly belong in Hell. Sometimes, we have to move ‘em along a little… point the way.” --Vernon Kraft, Avenging Angel from The Ragtime Coven

The human being is not a fallen being in need of redemption but rather a forgetful being who must be reminded of God and his own nature.

You are one brave woman, " he whispers, "I am in awe of you.

As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I learned much from both of their styles.

Hospitality is one of the things the Afghan population is famous for, but nobody says that anymore. Now they're terrorists - and they're not. They're people.

End your day by privately looking directly into your eyes in the mirror and saying, 'I love you'. Do this for thirty days and watch how you transform.

The past goes right on pulling me apart, though I can scarcely remember the people or the issues.

Too many churches think being like Jesus means you stay the same yesterday today and forever.

For one thing we may be grateful: this life is not eternal.

I often wish I'd got on better with your father,' he said.