In every historical period, the religious groups that grow most rapidly are those that set believers at odds with the surrounding culture.

All of science is largely formalized common sense.

Morality is always derivative. It stems from one's worldview.

Artists are often the barometers of society.

Beginning with sin instead of creation is like trying to read a book by opening it in the middle: You don’t know the characters and can’t make sense of the plot.

What kind of ministry is that, just talking to people?" Criticism directed at Francis Schaeffer's plan to open an obscure spot in the Swiss Alps to those who came with questions.

The thing about a diversion is that it has to be diverting.

Progress comes through capacity to learn, and is irresistible.

How could Mark be halfway across the world when she would have sworn he'd been in this room with her only seconds ago?

May you be of service to mankind.

The fame thing has happened very gradually, so I've been kind of lucky.

I wanted to act; that was my one goal. I wanted to devote all my time to acting and not waitressing or anything else.

Every revolutionary thinker in America, White, Black, Brown or Red, never got the true representation from the corporate-controlled media.

Well my thoughts on American swimming are that our prospects look favorable, but we may not have as strong a showing in the gold medal count as in previous Olympics. But I am not coaching

Remember that animals are born to live their own lives, not to serve you! Do not use them; do not exploit them. Let them live their own lives.

Strength is magical, just a little bit more can mean the difference between success and failure.