Original sin is that thing about man which makes him capable of conceiving of his own perfection and incapable of achieving it.

Ultimately evil is done not so much by evil people, but by good people who do not know themselves and who do not probe deeply.

Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Every experience proves that the real problem of our existence lies in the fact that we ought to love one another, but do not.

There was a time when I had all the answers. My real growth began when I discovered that the questions to which I had the answers were not the important questions.

It's always wise to seek the truth in our opponents' error, and the error in our own truth.

Nationalism: One of the effective ways in which the modern man escapes life's ethical problems.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

Religion is so frequently a source of confusion in political life, and so frequently dangerous to democracy, precisely because it introduces absolutes into the realm of relative values.

Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.

You know what happened to her, right?

It is always better to ask a question than to answer one.

Your smile is the gift, all I ever wanted.

My wife fosters dogs, to try and give these lost puppies a chance to get adopted. I'm grateful to my wife for that, she brings that element to my family and my kids get to understand what that means.

We're so obsessed with [big] data, we forget how to interpret it.

I've got a buddy who will not watch me because he'll say 'I don't know who that dude is.'

Jesus Christ, in His infinite love, has become what we are, in order that He may make us entirely what He is.

I am thrilled to have been able to put together this new album. I listened to everything I had recorded in the 24 years with Elektra, and then just took all the ones I am mad about.

The space that every man occupies in the world is measured by the faith he expresses in connection with his aims and purposes.

We sometimes from dreams pick up some hint worth improving by reflection.