To become wholly compassionate requires us to open our eyes and hearts, to behold the pain and exploitation our culture obscures, to arouse deadened emotions, and to rise above our egos.

Vegans and vegetarians are commonly baited by nonvegetarians with "what if" scenarios that typically have no relevance to or bearing on most people's real-life situations.

In the final analysis, despite our diversity, there is only one type of vegan -- a person who is committed to and practices a reverence and respect for all life.

While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.

Faith is the flame that eliminates fear.

But I supposed love doesn't stop, even in wars.

Like people touch the feet of Jesus on the Pieta and hope for a blessing, I would touch the feet of the dancer and hope for grace.

Our family life was certainly not intellectual.

When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home.

Cardiff Stadium was a warm up for the 3 Hyde Park shows. James Brown opened. And I think it may be the only time we played Mini Epic live.

It is evident that you contend against sin merely because of how it troubles you.

Beauty is no handicap if you don't think about it.

A woman may be as wicked as she likes, but if she isn't pretty it won't do her much good.