The theological systems of men and schools of men are determined always by the character of their ideal of Christ, the central fact of the Christian system.

The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart.

Imperfect people are all god has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to him, but he deals with it. So should we.

Have confidence in who you are and don’t be afraid to go for what you really want in life.

The Church is not a monastery for the isolation of perfect people. It is more like a hospital provided for those who wish to get well.

God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest.

Hope on. Journey on. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe.

Above all, never lose faith in your Father in Heaven, who loves you more than you can comprehend.

God doesn't care nearly as much about where you have been as He does about where you are and, with His help, where you are willing to go.

God expects you not simply to face the future; He expects you to embrace and shape the future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities.

Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.

World War I was not inevitable, as many historians say. It could have been avoided, and it was a diplomatically botched negotiation.

Nothing worthwhile is ever fun.

If you could only play a record once, imagine the intensity you’d have to bring into the listening.

I don't have the first clue who he is talking about, because all I worry about is Jerome.

After being called cherubic and chubby, I'm rocking a bikini!

I'm not an author, I'm a writer, that's all I am. Authors want their names down in history; I want to keep the smoke coming out of the chimney.

I belong to the 8% of the world population who calm their apprehension by drowning it in numbers.

I did not create my life, so I have no right to negate my life.

I think I have some anger-management issues, and they end up coming out in these passive-aggressive songs that sound happy.

Realizing that nothing can last, that all is as dreamlike illusion.