I do not think I could myself be brought to support a man for office whom I knew to be an open enemy of, and scoffer at, religion.

As I’ve said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hopes for Iraqis‘ future.

Do not be afraid to ask for help. Nobody gets through college on their own.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t appreciate kindness and compassion.

I know Gov. Christie. We’ve met a couple of times.

Well look, I mean, I think that prayer and holy water, and things like that are all fine. They don’t do any good, but they don’t necessarily do any harm. It’s touching to be thought of in that way. It makes up for those who tell me that I’ve got my just desserts.

Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

For all the supporters of Tesla over the years, and it’s been several years now and there have been some very tough times, I’d just like to say thank you very much. I deeply appreciate the support, particularly through the darkest times.

Religion, any religion, no matter what sort of wonderful religion, never be universal. So now education is universal, so we have to sort of find ways and means through education system, from kindergarten up to university level, to make awareness these good things, the values, inner values.

I despise people who go to the gutter on either the right or the left and hurl rocks at those in the center.

I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.

A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.

I’m blessed to have such a tight-knit family that we can talk about anything. Whether we talk frequently or not, since we’re on separate ends of the country, there are a lot of moving parts, and we always stay tight and find that center ground that keeps us together.

Plant and your spouse plants with you; weed and you weed alone.

By most accounts, Aristide is the most popular figure in Haiti.

You know, God has some really weird kids, and I find it hard to be in their company most of the time.

Empire and liberty.

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book.

The Iranian government is undoubtedly a severe danger to its own population, but not beyond that.

If a man loses his reverence for any part of life, he will lose his reverence for all of life.

In a democracy, allegations will never improve situations. So, I’m against allegations, but I always welcome criticism.

Men weren’t always happy for me. It was very challenging to watch a woman be so successful.

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

The people are hungry: It is because those in authority eat up too much in taxes.

I don’t believe in killing whatever the reason!

The fame isn’t important to me. It’s a blessing to have. Having so many people that support me, that love me and listen to my music, is beautiful.

We want to answer this classical question, who am I? So I think that most of our works are for art, or whatever we do, including science or religion, tried to answer that question.

Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.

I didn’t want to submit to the army and then, on the day of judgment, have God say to me, ‚Why did you do that?‘ This life is a trial, and you realize that what you do is going to be written down for Judgment Day.

We care for each other and care about our family, and we are both working towards the same goal.

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.

The effort to try to present the Social Security program as if it’s a major problem, that’s just a hidden way of trying to undermine and destroy it.

My mother would kill me if I posed nude! My mother raised me with certain standards.

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.

Barack Obama would not be President if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That’s just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin.

I have a reputation for taking on governors a lot more powerful than me.

Ronald Reagan used to alarm other constituencies by speaking freely about the End Times foreshadowed in the Bible.

I met India Arie, who is one of my favorite artists of all time. It was really sweet; I was broken up with a month before, and she stayed up texting me all night and was helping me through it. Her text message looks like a song of hers. She’s sort of become my fairy godmother.

Hanging out with politicians and corporations is very unhip work. But I think that the U2 audience have turned out to be incredibly subtle in their understanding.

The Hindu religions gave me the impression of a vast well into which one plunges in order to grasp the reflection of the sun.

Pity may represent little more than the impersonal concern which prompts the mailing of a check, but true sympathy is the personal concern which demands the giving of one’s soul.

Religion can be the enemy of God. It’s often what happens when God, like Elvis, has left the building.

Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the courage to say, or even to think, that the cause for which he is asked to die is an unworthy one.

In a time of domestic crisis, men of goodwill and generosity should be able to unite regardless of party or politics.

Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.

I am neither bitter nor cynical but I do wish there was less immaturity in political thinking.

I really thought I was on the way out. My husband Blake saved my life. Often I don’t know what I do, then the next day the memory returns. And then I am engulfed in shame.

It’s hard knowing who to trust with your personal life. When you cry in your room at night, you don’t always know who to call. So I am very close to my family.

In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.

I’m going to be so much better a president for having been at the CIA that you’re not going to believe it.

Let’s be very clear: Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.

If people continue to feel like Democrats are looking after poor folks and Republicans are looking after rich folks and nobody is looking after me, then we don’t get a lot of stuff done. And the trend lines evidence the fact that folks have gotten squeezed. And obviously, 2007, 2008 really ripped open for people how vulnerable they were.

The Christian religion, though scattered and abroad will in the end gather itself together at the foot of the cross.

Feeling like you’re respected among the people who do the same thing you do is incredible and necessary.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

If God can’t get you to obey Him concerning your money, he won’t get to anything else you got.

My mother was Catholic, my father was Protestant. There was always a debate going on at home – I think in those days we called them arguments – about who was right and who was wrong.

Isn’t it amazing that we are all made in God’s image, and yet there is so much diversity among his people?

The style of God venerated in the church, mosque, or synagogue seems completely different from the style of the natural universe.

All religions must be tolerated… for every man must get to heaven in his own way.