In the beginning, sin is like a thread of a spider's web. But in the end, it becomes like the cable of a ship.

The paper burns, but the words fly away.

Like a twisted olive tree in its 500th year, giving then its finest fruit, is man. How can he give forth wisdom until he has been crushed and turned in the Hand of God.

Everything is foreseen, yet freedom of choice is granted.

He who remains unmarried impairs the divine image.

A fence to wisdom is silence.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God. Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of God. Beloved are Israel, for unto them was given the desirable Torah

Before you taste anything, recite a blessing.

Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God.

Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of the All-present.

Jesting and levity lead a man to lewdness.

By capturing

Rejoice in your troubles, all things will work for your good.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Sweden is a small country and, well, our family's pretty prominent in that world, I guess. And I really didn't like the sound of just being 'the fourth acting Skarsgard.

If you had only truth, goodness, and harmony on your side, and the complete absence of the other, there would be no creative impulse.

Because the Illinois death penalty system is arbitrary and capricious - and therefore immoral - I no longer shall tinker with the machinery of death.

This man I was going with asked me for my finger measurements. I thought he was going to buy me a ring for Christmas, but he gave me a bowling ball.

I ought to spend the best hours of the day in communion with God. It is my noblest and most fruitful employment, and is not to be thrust into any corner.

I am one of those for whom superfluity is a necessity.

We will be relentless in our pursuit for perfection. We won't ever be perfect - but in the process we will achieve greatness.