When discussing complex systems like brains and other societies, it is easy to oversimplify: I call this Occam's lobotomy.

The future is meant for those who are willing to let go of the worst parts of the past. When you cannot take two steps without turning around to inspect your footsteps, you are getting nowhere fast.

Sometimes it's good just to be seduced by the particular cheeses spread out in front of you on a cheese counter.

The gospel declares that no matter how dutiful or prayerful we are, we can't save ourselves. What Jesus did was sufficient.

Why are we talking about this good and evil? They're just names for sides. We know that.

Happiness consists in activity. It is a running stream, not a stagnant pool.

Remember, aid cannot achieve the end of poverty. Only homegrown development base on the dynamism of individuals and firms in free markets can do that.

The beauty of having short hair is that I actually can wash and style it at home!

Waiting is an exercise of faith that demonstrates the condition of our hearts. Waiting on God is an act of faith. And faith is what separates the men from the boys.

His parents called him Youngster. They did this in the subconcious hope that he might take the hint. Wensleydale gave the impression of having been born with a mental age of 47.

Live your life, no matter what that life is.

Do not presume, well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed, to criticize the poor

We learned the shocking truth that "home" isn't necessarily a certain spot on earth. It must be a place where you can "feel" at home, which means "free" to us.

Know how to choose. Most things in life depend on it. You need good taste and an upright judgement

I can't die yet, honey. I haven't finished counting the stars and don't you know, my darling girl, that you will never be alone, because there is always love, and love lives forever.

I am simply trying to struggle through life trying to do God's bidding.

When a man turns his face to God he finds sunshine everywhere.

I've lived in the same place in London for the last seven years, I go and get my shopping, I get on buses, and [all the rest] is pretty much outside of who I am.

Religion is a very dangerous thing. By that I mean being so caught up in rules and regulations and not focusing on the thing that matters most- a personal relationship with God.

For I am coconut / and the heart of me / is sweeter / than you know.

Sooner or later, everyone has to meet his match.