Perhaps that is where our choice lies -- in determining how we will meet the inevitable end of things, and how we will greet each new beginning.

Yes, I’ve killed! I’ve killed as indiscriminately as God! And yes, I will kill again. I must.

The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dogs.

I think that's why art prevails: because it helps people in a fairly intangible, magical way feel more connected to each other.

Put God first in everything you do ... Everything that I have is by the grace of God, understand that. It's a gift ... I didn't always stick with Him, but He stuck with me.

It may be years until the day My dreams will match up with my pay.

All I have to tell you about is what I have heard and seen of Jesus, how He is helping me find freedom, to occasionally love other people, and even accept myself with all my mixed motives.

One thing about me is I try to be honest.

When a child is bruised physically or emotionally, parents often reward him with a treat.

You have to believe in yourself before anybody else believes in you.

I was interested in writing something that has meaning in the larger context of global conflicts anywhere.