“The truth is that male religious leaders have had – and still have – an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter.”

The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.

America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.

Life is just too short to go quail hunting with the wrong people.

Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy.

We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.

Always tell the truth, and take an interest in serving the people around you as much as possible.

I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can’t get my wife to go swimming.

Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.

Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things – he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.

Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.

I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over.

I think the most challenging thing for me in my life and in the Bible is that we worship Jesus as the Prince of Peace. And America is constantly at war.

When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.

When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.

Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell – and I mean that in a Christian way.

You always get back much more than you give.

If they aren’t choosing you, they should be losing you.

We don’t get to choose how we break but we get to choose how we rebuild.

I will always choose my wings.

Sure, we could have kept going, but the chance of finding a gas station was zero.

And if you choose to save anyone I pray you to save yourself.

To be human is a privilege to be part of humanity is a choice.

If you could choose to be anyone, would you still choose to be you?

She’s a daughter of the healers in Salem and even tho her wings are scorched she still chooses to do good.