We find it difficult to distinguish between spiritual combatants… and their hostages.

The culture around us knows what it means when they see a church in perpetual bluster and outrage. They know that we are scared.

The problem with carnal anger and outrage is that it's one of the easiest sons to commit while convincing oneself that he is being faithful.

If outrage were a sign of godliness, then the devil would be the godliest soul in Creation.

Great literature will insist upon its self-sufficiency in the face of the worthiest causes

Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.

A life allied with mine, for the rest of our lives... that is the miracle of marriage.

Anyone who knows or cares anything about real country music will agree that George Jones is the voice of it.

The author of McCarthyism was given the distinction of addressing the Republican National Convention. This strikes terror in the hearts of honest men.

My philosophy is inverted Platonism: the further a thing is from true being, the purer, the lovelier, the better it is. Living inillusion as a goal!

Let us be merciful as well as just.

Never forget that every living thing has a particular and needed job to do in the universal Plan and Purpose.

Every man has a rainy corner of his life whence comes foul weather which follows him.

For individuals, character is destiny. For organizations, culture is destiny.