It is no exaggeration to say that Syria holds the key for nearly all of Americas foreign policy goals in the Middle East. As Syria goes, so goes the region.

Religion doesn't make people bigots. People are bigots and they use religion to justify their ideology.

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

Islam is more than a religion, it's much more than a religion, it's a way of life, it is a one party political system that has a very elaborate legal system that can put you to death if you leave it.

Over the last few years, the Islamic world has produced more female presidents and prime ministers than both Europe and North America combined.

I believe in God, which means I am open to some absurd possibilities. But I understand the power of that faith, and I understand the metaphor of that belief.

But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason you were brought into Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you might know me better there.

Religion, it must be understood, is not faith. Religion is the story of faith.

I really believe that to have a full impression of Jesus, both as Christ as a man, you must know about the world that gave shape to him - the world out of which he arose.

The key to recognizing who Jesus was is to recognize this fundamental truth: He was a Jew.

When you forcefully suppress religious nationalism, you radicalize it.

It will not always be easy, but it will always be beautiful.

Dedicated selfless people shape the future

Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.

The peace of our world is indivisible. As long as negative forces are getting the better of positive forces anywhere, we are all at risk.

In a recent interview, Michelle Obama said that the Secret Service taught Malia how to drive. In exchange, Malia taught the Secret Service how to throw a party when her parents are away.

When you are a rich man you are proud to own a Rolls Royce and when you are a poor man you are proud to own a Renault.

When you have elections in which 90% or 95% or 99% of those elected come from one party, then I think there is some fraudulent act.

Thou Paradise of exiles, Italy!

The athlete knows the day will never come when he wakes up pain-free. He has to play hurt.

Shame on those artists who aren't proud of their achievements.