In the traditional Islamic world, the hierarchy of the arts was not based on whether they were "fine" or "industrial" or "minor". It was based upon the effect of art on the soul of the human being.

I had to get a second passport in a hurry.

Amusement that is excessive and followed only for its own sake, allures and deceives us.

The influence of blogging is overall a very positive force in the media.

Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is.

The Marcos era was the golden time for the Philippines. We had the lowest crime rate in the world in Manila and real development then. At last, people are starting to understand this.

And then we’ll all go off to sweet life, ‘cause now is the time and we all know time!

Never give up. No one knows what's going to happen next.

Religion is, by definition, interpretation; and by definition, all interpretations are valid. However, some interpretations are more reasonable than others.

I don't care what the polls say.

The best way to understand another person's religion is to listen to the story of what particular practices helped them to deepen and to embody their religion, especially its spirituality.