These days I think people give up too easily. Everyone says it’s about compromise, which it is. Love, compromise, promises, presents help. But ultimately it’s about not giving up. People are led to believe that if it’s not perfect then just ditch it and change it, these days. That’s a mistake.
I'm saying that there's absolutely no conclusive evidence that Jesus ever really existed, even as a mortal. I don't believe he was a historical figure at all.
We believe that when men reach beyond this planet, they should leave their national differences behind them.
I don't believe that if I came out as bisexual the world will change. But it's really important for people to be truthful about who they are and fight for equality. We need to help the world usher itself into the next phase.
I believe young children in particular enjoy witnessing the survival of youthful protagonists against terrible odds. I think it's gratifying to the reader when you give young characters that kind of agency.
Who one believes God to be is most accurately revealed not in any credo but in the way one speaks to God when no one else is listening.
If someone is trying to stop you from enjoying your life by impeding on yours, and telling you that your life is not the right way, then by all means, I'm the first one to say, "Fight for your rights, fight for who you are and for what you believe in. " But you better be the stronger person. Just be aware and attentive to everything that's happening in life and know that there are gonna be people that are going to stop you and going to enjoy stopping you from getting to your goals. But just continue to be strong and outwit them.
While some men believe in the infinite, some ponds will be thought to be bottomless.
So say I’m your mom. ' 'What?' I said. 'I’m your mom,' he repeated. 'Now tell me you want to quit modeling. ' I could feel myself blushing. 'I can’t do that,' I said. 'Why not?' he asked. 'Is it so hard to believe? You think I’m not a good role-player?' 'No,' I said. 'It’s just–' 'Because I am. Everyone wanted me to be their mother in group. ' I just looked at him. 'I just… It’s weird. ' 'No, it’s hard. But not impossible. Just try it. ' A week earlier, I hadn’t even known what color his eyes were. Now, we were family. At least temporarily.
I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.
I believe, even when I'm doing my standup or my acting or whatever I'm doing, I believe in painting pictures.
Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous and hurtful as believing that I'm standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen.
It's not attractive at the moment to vouch for the European idea. I still do it, because I believe nothing would be better for our continent.
I believe in friendly compromise. I said over in the Senate hearings that truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.
I do not believe in communism any more than you do but there is nothing wrong with the Communists in this country. Several of the best friends I have got are Communists.
Delusional people tend to believe in what they're doing.
This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams.
Success is knowing what you're doing, loving what you're doing, and believing what you're doing
It is a silent, shady place, with a paved courtyard so full of echoes, that sometimes I am tempted to believe that faint responses to the noises of old times linger there yet, and that these ghosts of sound haunt my footsteps as I pace it up and down.
Believe me, it would be a long, long, cold day before I decide to warm up next to Rupert Murdoch.