The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.

The writer is either a practicing recluse or a delinquent, guilt-ridden one--or both. Usually both.

What are humans? They are unserious creatures in this serious universe! And because they are unserious, they appear and disappear quickly!

Believe me when I tell you my soul has squeezed into narrow spaces.

One of the useful things about age is realizing conventional wisdom is often simply inertia with a candy coating of conformity.

And know if I'll only be true to the glorious quest That my heart lies peaceful and calm When I'm laid to my rest.

Even trained for years as they all had been in precision of language, what words could you use which would give another the experience of sunshine?

In more than half the nations of our world, torture certifies that the form of government is tyranny. Only tyranny, no matter how camouflaged, needs and employs torturers. Torture has no ideology.

The more united we are on the central questions of policy, the better it will be for the future of our country.

Consider your possessions loaned to you by God.

Nothing quells anxiety like action!