[T]he greater the sense of awe with which a text was regarded, the more complete might be the amnesia as to the original circumstances of its composition.

[T]here [is] no limit to what might not be achieved by an alliance between an imperial monarchy and revelations, if truly believed to be heaven-sent, of a prophet.

Winners are the favourites of heaven.

Social values, friends, communities and families control our thoughts.

Aspirations don’t make poets, perseverance does. Flow with the emotions, let your imagination soar, find what ignites the fire within and let it go wild.

Compassion is an act of love. You act in love to be kind, be gentle and be peaceful.

They taught me in the Army to make plans based upon the other guy's capabilities, and not based upon his stated intentions. And an employer is capable of firing you at any time.

Gail Godwin has written a book about the heaviest matters of loss, grief, and loneliness with a touch so light that I was as often deeply amused by it as I was deeply moved.

The great thing about sports is you constantly have to prove yourself. You constantly have to go out there and do it, day in and day out.

Philosophy is the true mother of science.

See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin

One of the most important branches of the Egyptian economy is tourism. No bikinis, no tourism. So they have to decide what to do.

After Sandy hit, my wife and I saw pictures of the devastation following the hurricane in the news. We immediately wanted to find a way to assist those in need.