[The monks'] minds were inaccessible to reason or mercy . . .

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.

Only a rose would make a man turn the shade of his desire.

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

Always games, baby. But the rules are ours to break.' Julian Harte

Even a hedge knight has his honor.

People quickly grow accustomed to being the slaves of mystery.

No enterprise can exist for itself alone.

I've had lots of offers of marriage and from women wanting to have my kids.

Don't thank the lord, I gave you that compliment... Thank me.

Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba.

Needless to say since Christ's expiation not one single Christian has been known to sin, or die.