I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

There will be good days and bad, which means that some days I may be cranky and some days really cranky!

I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn't learn something, and if there is a born-again quality to me, that's it.

I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.

I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization.

I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people.

Remember when we told each other no distractions?Yes. He runs a blazing finger over my earrings, touching each one in turn.Distract me.

Man is a tool-using animal.

For a war to be just three conditions are necessary - public authority, just cause, right motive.

Success isn't measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.

Anyone with a normal brain can do almost anything.

What's behind you doesn't matter.

Sometimes love don't feel like it should, you make it hurt so good.

I think striking the right tone for your story is, if you like, the alchemical work of writing.

Liberty, like health, appears most precious when lost.

Any great movie you watch has some element of darkness or loss or some suffering in it. That's what makes the fun parts fun.