There is nothing we could ever do to make God love us more

Mistakes are proof that you're trying

The author characterizes Hamilton's tone in the Federalist papers by saying that he never spoke of problems but of being at the last stage in the crisis.

By the grace of God, I will finish what I have started.

In these circumstances they did what most of us do, and, being ignorant of the truth, persuaded themselves into believing what they wished to believe.

Prayer bends the omnipotence of heaven to your desire. Prayer moves the hand that moves the world.

I went to South Africa on safari and came eye to eye with a beautiful leopard. We were so close; I was staring at him for a long time and I felt a recognition with my own nature.

Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character.

Anything which retains interest is optimistic. When the characters become disinterested, it's pessimistic. Does that make sense?

Common sense is the enemy of Romance :P:P

I do like the immediacy of audience's reaction. I like when I can hear the stillness and I know that they're with us.