fanaticism is the only way to put an end to the doubts that constantly trouble the human soul.

Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me.

if a book isn't self-explanatory, then it isn't worth reading.

But why all these questions?Because I'm in love and I'm afraid of suffering.Don't be afraid, the only way to avoid that suffering would be to refuse to love.

But they both agreed that it's always nice to know that your wife is desired by another man, although they wouldn't go any further than that.

Fear exists before and after, but not while the shots are being fired, because, at that moment, you see men at their very limit, capable of the most heroic of actions and the most inhumane.

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.

I cannot believe the path to victory lies in staining our souls so black we become indistinguishable from those we fight.

Faith is two empty hands held open to receive all of the Lord

The open road still softly calls.

Jogging, I believe they call it. It seems to be an epidemic psychological illness afflicting Americans these days. A form of masochism, like the flagellantes in the Middle Ages.

I don't know if it's better to have people laugh at what you are or just not understand.

Our children are weird. Nicely phrased.

I don't know why I love cherries and I love pickles. I eat about two or three Claussen pickles a day. Those are just things I snack on.

Heaven is not made for the slothful.

Just because they say they're praying for you in your face, doesn't mean they aren't laughing at your struggle behind your back.