To the end of history, social orders will probably destroy themselves in an effort to prove they are indestructible.

Ultimately evil is done not so much by evil people, but by good people who do not know themselves and who do not probe deeply.

Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Every experience proves that the real problem of our existence lies in the fact that we ought to love one another, but do not.

There was a time when I had all the answers. My real growth began when I discovered that the questions to which I had the answers were not the important questions.

It's always wise to seek the truth in our opponents' error, and the error in our own truth.

Nationalism: One of the effective ways in which the modern man escapes life's ethical problems.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

Religion is so frequently a source of confusion in political life, and so frequently dangerous to democracy, precisely because it introduces absolutes into the realm of relative values.

Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.

Self-esteem is important because it sets up a powerful cycle of personal growth and willingness to take risks.

I’ve never known anyone who was saved who did not first save herself.

I do not like Moscow life. You live here not as you want to live, but as old women want you to.

I spent a good amount of my time - like a lot of guys my age - obsessing and blowing things up with G.I. Joes. I know it well.

Shaw's plays are the price we pay for Shaw's prefaces.

Faith is a decision we make about where we are going to put our trust.

...if you are one tardy away from missing out on a big competition, you should probably make your coffee at home.

Testimonies are wonderful. But, so often our lives don't fit our testimonies.

My mustache gets so many questions he has his own agen now.

I believe that a writer has to tell what they think is the truth in a human experience. The truth of the human experience cannot escape the political.