The beginning of wisdom, as the Chinese say, is calling things by their right names.

We're as ephemeral as raindrops. We all fall, and we all land somewhere.

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

A whole new generation of Christians has come up believing that it is possible to 'accept' Christ without forsaking the world.

Worshipers never leave church...we carry our sanctuary with us wherever we go.

Destroying rainforest for economic gain is like burning a Renaissance painting to cook a meal.

Faith is not a conclusion you reach...it's a journey you live.

Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down.

Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.

You teach me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involve me, I understand.

Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity?

You think that you have everything, but truly you have nothing but your wisdom, love, and kindness.

The White House is giving George W. Bush intelligence briefings. You know, some of these jokes just write themselves.

I didn't mind basic training. It taught me that something that seems impossible at the start can be achieved.

For a time I didn't want to answer any questions about Queen. I'd like to be viewed as something alive and relevant, not some fossil.

There is no sincerity like a woman telling a lie.

Sometimes I can be misunderstood. I'm really competitive.

We'll all be equal under the grass, and God's got a heaven for country trash.

Get through the agony and anger, the pain and strife, and take the necessary steps to try to change my life.

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

Every child should be taught that useful work is worship and that intelligent labor is the highest form of prayer.