The moment you start complaining, you are already not taking into consideration all the good things Allah [God] has given you.

When you’re going through something hard and you start wondering where Allah is, just remember, the Teacher is always quiet during a test.

Sabr is not remaining quiet and allowing anger to build up inside you. Sabr is to talk about what's bothering you without losing control of your emotions.

The people who test your patience are a blessing.. Without them, you can't practice patience.

There is nothing wrong with having a good job, there is nothing wrong with having a nice house, there is nothing wrong with that. There is something wrong when that is your goal.

When you find yourself in a position to help someone, be happy because Allah is answering that person’s prayer through you.

If someone corrects you, and you feel offended, then YOU have an EGO problem

If shaytan has entered into your heart - evil will look beautiful to you and good will seem tiring and exhausting.

Guilt is a gift from Allah warning you that what you are doing is violating your soul

What you desire is what you want, what you have is what Allah wants.

Every relationship has tough days. Don't let the grudge last. Be the first to try to make things right and stop waiting for an apology.

I was ripped from my body, I was less than spirit, less than the meanest ghost . . . but still, I was alive.

[Scott Derrickson] is terrific, really sharp on the details, and he's not afraid to go to dark places.

I'm angry at what's happening to America and angry with myself that I can't do more. I would be miserable if I couldn't bear witness.

There is someone I accept even though I do not approve of all he does...and that someone is me

I'll tell you the secret. When you begin with a character, you want to begin by creating a villain.

The trees were full of silver-white sunlight and the meanest of them sparkled.

We want to get full value out of labour so that we may be able to pay it full value. It is use - not conservation - that interests us.

When something so unjust as the black list happened, [Dalton Trumbo] would come to life in a certain way.

You just believe in positive thinking. And you can do a lot more with the body than you think you can.

AIDS is a horrible disease, and the people who catch it deserve compassion.