I ask of any God, of any gods, that if they give immortality, I hope to be granted oblivion also.
The Bible's message is that you matter to God. Our response is that God should matter to us.
Whether we live in poverty or prosperity, we can still live generously.
We may not have the ability to change all of the world's wrongs, but we can make a difference where we are.
The solution to our human frailty is not to try harder, but to turn Godward.
The emphasis in Scripture is not the amount we give, but the attitude with which we give.
When you rest, realize it is not simply ceasing from activity…it is a gift from God.
It didn't matter how good I was. It was always, 'You're a girl. You can't play with the guys. ' It's always been motivation for me.
The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness.
I have friends, and being with them is enough for me. I don't need to do something crazy.
We often say that someone has exceptional political or social savvy, but what specific cognitive skills allow these people to handle interpersonal situations so effectively? Typically, socially skilled people are exceptional at recognizing underlying agendas, anticipating the probable effects and likely unintended consequences of a chosen course of action. These specific capabilities determine one's "people smarts. "