To me, forgiveness is the cornerstone of healing.

Knowledge without devotion is like a stone in water.

As the arrow that leaves the bow cannot be recaptured, what we say, senselessly, about others causes us great harm.

Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only in contradiction to what we know of nature.

the worst calamities that befall an army arise from hesitation

Decision-making is a skill. Wisdom is a leadership trait.

You know, there's nothing like seeing the smile on my kids' faces. Laughing together. Playing. It's the best.

There's a lot of cynicism. Let's really enjoy Christmas, with all that's going on in the world.

What joy the gospel gives me! I can approach the throne of God with confidence-not because I've done a good job at my spiritual duties, but because I'm clothed in the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

But a law, however venerable be the sanction, cannot suddenly transform the temper of the times . . .

Republicans are calling the Bush-Cheney ticket the 'Wizard of Oz' ticket. One needs a heart and the other needs a brain.

As long as we complain, we remain stuck in our problems. But a thankful attitude brings deliverance and makes God smile.

Once Europe existed in a Dark Age and Islam carried the torch of learning. Now we Muslims live in a Dark age.