Violence is the sign of temporary weakness.

Tradition does not mean to look after the ash, but to keep the flame alive.

We can take from the past its fires, and not its ashes.

Take from the altars of the past the fire - not the ashes.

Live each day as if it was your last day on earth.

But without wisdom, imagination is like a cruel taskmaster.

I have a saying: 'I'm good for three things: making fried bologna sandwiches, making money and picking out good movies.'

Democracy has no convictions for which people would be willing to stake their lives.

The moral of the story: perceptions are everything. During each moment you are in contact with a customer, you are the organization.

I need you more than I need freedom.

The more bombers the less room for doves of peace.

When I used to do the Edinburgh Festival, there was a bunch of guys selling fresh oysters and I'd eat ten daily - marvellous.

The World Development Movement, to take just one example, is doing good work. Some political parties are, too.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.