If we have the courage and tenacity of our forebears, who stood firmly like a rock against the lash of slavery, we shall find a way to do for our day what they did for theirs.

One of the most predictable things in life is there will be change. You are better off if you can have a say in the change. But you are ignorant or naive if you don't think there will be change, whether you want it to or not.

Julius Erving

The wise man questions the wisdom of others because he questions his own, the foolish man, because it is different from his own.

Leo Stein

Truth is I don't think God on a daily basis. I think politics, science.

Peter Mullan

My mom calls me an older soul because, growing up, she taught me stuff real early. Now I spend most of my time chasing wisdom, chasing understanding.

Ray Lewis

I really like science because it seems to be that place where you get the big picture, everything connects.

Richard Powers

October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. It is the distant hills once more in sight, and the enduring constellations above them once again.

Hal Borland, Autumn is for Under

When the heart is dry the eye is dry.

Victor Hugo

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

Don Shula

I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while.

Naguib Mahfouz

Faith is a fine invention when Gentleman can see -- but microscopes are prudent in an emergency

Emily Dickinson

We awaken in others the same attitude of mind we hold toward them.

Elbert Hubbard

Art has an enemy called ignorance.

Ben Johnson