In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Life isn't worth living, unless it is lived for someone else.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

God is clever but not dishonest.

Try not to become a man of success but rather a man of value.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

I thought we were perfect for each other.""There's no such thing as perfect, " Eli commiserated.

In the morning, people have a plan for that day. Hardworking people think of what they will do during the day, and idle people on what they should do.

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.

Romantic relationships are the least interesting thing for me to write about. I'm 45, and that's not the most interesting thing in my life anymore.

I've grown tired of resting on my laurels and have decided to start resting on my failures.

If zeal had been appropriate for putting humanity right, why did God the Word clothe himself in the body, using gentleness and humility in order to bring the world back to his Father?

I have come up the hard way.

Anyone can stay true to your face, it's the people who stay true behind your back that really count.

I think what attracts me about the Electric Monk is that it's such an eloquent example of the futility of belief for belief's sake. I mean there's only any point in believing something if it's true.

Who says there has to be a point?" He asked. "Or a reason. Maybe it's just something you have to do.