"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself."

"We have two American flags always: one for the rich and one for the poor. When the rich fly it means that things are under control; when the poor fly it means danger, revolution, anarchy."

"Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him."

"The legal system is often a mystery, and we, its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens."

"It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of eternal punishment can be regarded as ethical or should be regarded as merely cowardly."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the most profound truths are found in silence."

"To conquer fear is to realize that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it."