The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.
The UN could help the Iraqi government get on its feet and help the United States withdraw a bit more.
When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.
Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples.
I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
The digitally native generation has no idea what has been lost to the freedom of intimacy that has no fear of being recorded.
Most serious writers refuse to make themselves available to the things that technology is doing. I've never been able to understand this sort of fear.
Biblical movies need not sermonize, just be honest to the foundational story. As powerful as the message is for people of faith, it's really great storytelling.
I have to believe SF writers will continue to inspire the public to have faith in - to demand! - a future that is at least as big and bold as the past.
Creativity is always a leap of faith. You're faced with a blank page, blank easel, or an empty stage.
You have to muster a certain amount of belief that you're not making a mistake and you're not a fool. And this means you have to have faith.
Religious belief, like history itself, is a story that is always unfolding, always subject to inquiry and ripe for questioning. For without doubt there is no faith.
Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own.
My parents reverted to their Catholic faith through the charismatic renewal, so I was raised charismatic.
If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations.
The main consideration with those who, possessing some capital, propose to emigrate as the means of improving their condition, is, the society likely to be found in the land fixed on for their future residence.
The vast possibilities of our great future will become realities only if we make ourselves responsible for that future.
Writing is a funny thing. It's not like you're working on a schedule. It comes in fits and starts.
After doing Johnny I wanted to just do something, I wouldn't say innocent, but to not have any care in the world. Lots of setups and horrible happenings but its funny.
I need to be cheered up a lot. I think funny people are people who need to be cheered up.
