The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.

Eternal life is personal existence in continuity with the present life, but transfigured.

the truth is seldom found in extremes. Central truths can be revolutionary if put to work.

One can be coerced to church, but not to worship.

The great danger is that in the confession of any collective sin, one shall confess the sins of others and forget our own.

... we all know how to pray better than we practice what we know!

Religion is the most widely debated and least agreed upon phenomenon of human history.

Prayer is the opening of the soul to God so that he can speak to us.

The perpetual danger which besets religion is that it may substitute gentility and aestheticism for prophetic insight and power.

To keep God at the center of one's life requires frequent renewal of power through prayer.

Prayer is essentially a process by which ideals are enabled to become operative in our lives. It may be more than this, but it is at least this.

Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.' 'You have been my friend, ' replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.

This is why I stayed away, " he growled against my mouth as his hands started to rove over me with knowing, ruthless passion. "Can't be near you without wanting you. Can't stop myself anymore--

The things we remember are what we hold on to. And what we hold on to becomes the story of our lives.

In the stillness, our eyes do all the silent talking. Our chests move with heavy breathing and desire pours out through our pores. It's unmistakable.

There aren't nearly enough worldly mansions for the kind folks who deserve them.

Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing should certain persons die before they sing.

A great mind is above insults, injustice, grief, and raillery, and would be invulnerable were it not open to compassion.

If you send a damned fool to St. Louis, and you don't tell them he's a damned fool, they'll never find out.

I have a very healthy appetite for good writing and good characters. Having weak writing is my biggest fear.

Occasional kindness does not cancel out cruelty. Hitting is never acceptable under any circumstances.