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Religion is the organization of spirituality into something that became the hand maiden of conquerors. Nearly all religions were brought to people and imposed on people by conquerors, and used as the framework to control their minds.

Few men have been admired of their familiars.

I say to people who care for people who are dying, if you really love that person and want to help them, be with them when their end comes close. Sit with them - you don't even have to talk. You don't have to do anything but really be there with them.

Men are what their mothers made them.

What troubles me is the Internet and the electronic technology revolution. Shyness is fueled in part by so many people spending huge amounts of time alone, isolated on e-mail, in chat rooms, which reduces their face-to-face contact with other people.

On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.

Cancer victims who don't accept their fate, who don't learn to live with it, will only destroy what little time they have left.

Every president, if you watch what they look like when they come into office, you can see their hair turn white because it's such a hard job.

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.

Behind all their personal vanity, women themselves always have an impersonal contempt for woman.

What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.

Never, ever deal with terrorists. Hunt them down and, more important, mercilessly punish those states and groups that fund, arm, support, or simply allow their territories to be used by the terrorists with impunity.

If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.

Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly.

When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.

Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of their value.

Helped are those who create anything at all, for they shall relive the thrill of their own conception and realize a partnership in the creation of the Universe that keeps them responsible and cheerful.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.

When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.

Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody.

Tis the only comfort of the miserable to have partners in their woes.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Friends are generally of the same sex, for when men and women agree, it is only in the conclusions; their reasons are always different.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

The American people on the ground need a clearer, stronger, Lyndon B. Johnson-type voice from their president.

Money is kind of a base subject. Like water, food, air and housing, it affects everything yet for some reason the world of academics thinks it's a subject below their social standing.

I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

When you have a godly husband, a godly wife, children who respect their parents and who are loved by their parents, who provide for those children their physical and spiritual and material needs, lovingly, you have the idea unit.