Think of God not as a word, or a stranger, or as someone on high, waiting to judge and punish you. Think of Him as you would want to be thought of if you were God.

He knows what He is doing with me. I cannot always understand His way, but I am content in the realization that He knows what is best. That is surrender.

Perfect joy lies in selflessly striving for the best outcome, and then humbly accepting whatever God gives.

If we were in tune and communing with God every moment, where would be the need to pray or ask for anything?

Give to God just one thought of sincere love and longing and He responds: 'My child, one silent call from the depths of your soul, and I am there in an instant.'

There is absolutely nothing we can ever do that will cause God to forsake us. He will never turn away from us.

For the light to exist, there must be the dark. For the Force, there must be balance.

Fate already warned us to pack it in. We just didn’t hear it in time.

A land is precious, but ours is to be revered.

Don't separate 'real' life from 'creative' life.

Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.

Movies have heart. Have mind. Have power. Have ambition.

Children's lies are signs of great talent.

No one who loves life can ignore literature, and no one who loves literature can ignore life.

Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.

I think that actresses can be in all different shapes and sizes, but it is a profession, and as an actor, your body is one of your big tools. So you've got to be fit in a sense.