Our loved ones are always with us whether they are of the flesh or of the spirit.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

As someone who grew up in the Bronx, I certainly learned my share of four-letter words, but none are more powerful than nice.

Many scholars have complained of our tendency to see history only in conflicts, but I am not convinced they are right. It is in conflict that our values are exposed.

I did very much like [Barack] Obama's attack on fossil fuel subsidies for fossil fuel companies. We asked for that in demonstrations and petitions, and now we'll try to push it forward.

Don't let what other people say disturb your mind. Be happy.

Which is better, truth that is a lie or the lie that is truth?

If the word 'No' was removed from the English language, Ian Paisley would be speechless.

Many of the greatest men have owed their success to industry rather than to cleverness.

Science is the business of generating testable hypotheses.

If we talk about pure abilities and skills, I believe there should be no reason why women cannot play as well as men.