[In] the national and religious conflict of the [Byzantine and Saracen] empires, peace was without confidence, and war without mercy.

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Imam Hussain's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of rightousness.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.

And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord. The superstition of the people was not embittered theological rancor.

Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

In the end, they wanted security more than they wanted freedom.

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a common grave.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

You've got to show the world who you are before it tells you. Otherwise you become victim to someone you're not.

Philosophy is the critically reflective, systematically articulated attempt to illumine our human experience in depth and set it in a vision of the whole.

We have to confront ignorance in our nation.

God is the source of life. Life without God is hopeless. But life with God is an endless hope

There is love in everything, and when we really live and view life with an open heart (and live in our truth), the light illuminates the way.

Letting go of control, that's actually when you're safe.

If society gives up the right to impose the death penalty, then self-help will appear again and personal vendettas will be around the corner.

Misfortune is no excuse for cruelty.

I'm one of those people who thinks you can have a happy life and still be an artist

Strong hearts and helpful hands are needed, and, fortunately, we have them in every part of our beloved country.