The inactivity of a conqueror betrays the loss of strength and blood . . .

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Imam Hussain's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of rightousness.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.

And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord. The superstition of the people was not embittered theological rancor.

Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

In the end, they wanted security more than they wanted freedom.

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a common grave.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

The only god thing in me, is you. If you die, there's no redemption for me. I'll become a full demon.

Storytelling is the very soul of humankind made plain for all to experience.

The experience of being understood, versus interpreted, is so compelling you can charge admission.

I'm interested in the sheer fascination of beauty - beauty is fascinating.

The second coming was an event in the spiritual, and not in the natural world.

I never sweat, which you might notice in pictures.

A friend is never alarmed for us in the right place.

Poetry can startle you, awaken you, make you fall in love, take your breath away. When those words sink in, you'll never look at your life or your journey the same way again.

Nobody has a franchise on what is good.

Back in the days, the groups and the bands that we listened to were like Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana and Grateful Dead. We don't have a lot of those bands anymore.