Israel, the Jewish state, the only democracy in the Middle East, continues to shine as a beacon of light in the darkest region of the world.

Americans just don’t realize the viciousness of the militant Islamic fundamentalist.

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. What then kills love? Only this: Neglect.

If we are serious about change, we have to dig - preferably with plenty of company and with a full appreciation of the fact that although we did not start the fire, it belongs to us now.

If you can accept the indescribable nature of your true identity, you unveil the mystery of life.

...one dies of thirst just when the palm tress have appeared on the horizon.

As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.

Whatever my intentions, whatever the truth of my claim, I had no business giving a lecture to a total stranger.

An organization is great if you have a clear vision to be able to make it powerful. If you don't, an organization can kind of sap energy that could go elsewhere.

The political system, folks, is rigged. It's a rigged, disgusting, dirty system.

Dictators are interesting, no?

My feelings about my mortality are less selfish than they used to be. I used to affect a cavalier attitude to death; now I see it from my son's perspective.