I'm no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and in the jury system - that is no ideal to me, it is a living, working reality.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

I drink to separate my body from my soul.

The choices we make about the lives we live determine the kinds of legacies we leave.

Thank you' is a wonderful phrase. Use it. It will add stature to your soul.

An archbishop is an ecclesiastical dignitary one point holier than a bishop.

If people say you shouldn't pursue business around your passion they are haters. Don't believe them.

I dream of a Digital India where high-speed Digital Highways unite the Nation.

Repent or be damned! If you have already repented, please disregard this notice.

Indifferent acts are judged by their ends sins are judged by themselves.

I'm just imagining some of [Mark Lilla] fellow liberals being rather angry at you saying such a thing [that Democrats and liberals, more generally, lost a lot of political capital ].

Dare to think for yourself.