The road back to God is not nearly so steep nor is it so difficult as some would have us believe.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

True humility is being able to accept criticisms as graciously as we accept compliments.

The search for a new personality is futile what is fruitful is the human interest the old personality can take in new activities.

I certainly identify with the role of mentor and, to some degree, maybe teacher. I do a lot of work with kids at the Old Vic.

When you sit and write a song, sit and write the best song you can write, just try and write it and be connected.

There are questions which illuminate, and there are those that destroy. I was always taught to ask the first kind.

Death is just infinity closing in.

I think I've been lucky, being my frequent appearances on Court TV have brought to me another level than just the actor guy.

What painting is, is exactly what people see.

As human beings we have vulnerabilities. We also have power, but we can't just be powerful all the time.

I wouldn't say 'Avatar' changed my life, but it definitely changed my career.