I think people are rapidly losing confidence in the political class, and I don't blame them.

I think the Shiites want a theocracy.

Everybody seems to be imprisoned in their own sectarian or political affiliations. They don't seem to be able to rise above these things.

Until and unless we could disband these militias, this country won't be able to function properly.

It won't be a question of how well-trained or well-equipped the army is but one of the authority it serves.

If the security forces continue to be dominated as they are now by political groups or sects, then the people won't trust in them - and the result will be civil war or fragmentation of the country.

An apology for the actions of some troops who, of course, are not representative of the majority of the armed forces here, I think that would have been useful and it would have helped to some extent.

I spent a long time writing in obscurity. You'll spend a long time writing in obscurity.

A spark of fiery hunger shot through her as he took over, completely dominating the kiss, his tongue invading her mouth. His hand slid back and cupped her head in that way she loved. Craved.

Those who try to combat the production of shoddy pictures are enemies of the best art today... It always feels tragic to see people labouring to saw off the branch they are sitting on.

Difficult People? I don't really know. I don't have those metrics.

Those who never rebelled against God or at some point in their lives shaken their fists in the face of heaven, have never encountered God at all.

Remember these words when I am dead. First be sure you're right, then go ahead.

If we love God's fame and are committed to magnifying His name above all things, we cannot be indifferent to world missions.

Remember that to change your mind and follow him who sets you right is to be none the less free than you were before.

When life gives you the opportunity to check off a thing on the bucket list, you have to check them.

Even the purest of teachers will face bitter criticism from those who feel threatened by him.