I thought about the meaning of pluralism in a world where the forces that seek to divide us are strong. I came to one conclusion: We have to save each other. It’s the only way to save ourselves.

To see the other side, to defend another people, not despite your tradition but because of it, is the heart of pluralism

Show me a religion that doesn't care about compassion. Show me a religion that doesn't care about stewardship of the environment. Show me a religion that doesn't care about hospitality.

We have to build bridges that are stronger than the bombs that other people might throw

When thousands of people discover that their story is also someone else's story, they have the chance to write a new story together.

One of the best ways of showing pluralism in action is for people to do service together, and that has so many benefits.

What we pluralists have to do is to say to the people standing on the faith line, particularly the young ones, no, pluralism is the wish of the creator. It is the greatest opportunity for humanity.

I as a Muslim believe deeply in the differences that are within Islam. But I also take seriously the idea that we have to come to know one another.

A social entrepreneur is somebody who knows how to make an idea reality.

Your life can be different, Young Ju. Study and be strong. In America, women have choices.

Where there is love, it is Jesus that will surely triumph.

You have to let the balloon go if you want to see it fly.

When late morning rolls around and you're feeling a bit out of sorts, don't worry; you're probably just a little eleven o'clockish.

With stand-up, it's more interesting to hear about people's failures than their successes.

Dancing is a very crude attempt to get into the rhythm of life.

I think I've always been good so God wouldn't strike me dead.

Everyone is saying that I'm retiring, but I want to solemnly declare, that I don't want to retire, I just want to do things a bit less dangerous to my body, less dangerous action.

Before you can beat me (this is the easy part), you have to allow yourself to win.

Once more you open the door and you're here in my heart, and my heart will go on and on.