Work without vision is drudgery. Vision without work is dreaming. Work coupled with vision is destiny.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

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.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

Learning must be like a house with its door always wide open

I have never made a decision based on race and never will.

The history of other cultures is non-existent until it erupts in confrontation with the United States.

Vodka does not ease back pain. But it does get your mind off it.

We made a decision that monetary policy will be made by an independent European Central Bank.

Photographers deal in things which are continuously vanishing.

I always make the joke that I go home, to one of my homes, to go and do laundry so I can go on the road again.

[On public events attended by royalty:] It was the usual 'zoo tea.' You know, we eat - the others watch.

...I am much better now at ambiguities.

There are many things God wants to do on earth and in people's lives, but if someone doesn't leap in and answer the call to pray, it won't happen.