"Science and religion are the two most powerful forces in the world. Having them at odds... is not productive."

"I thought perhaps it should be recognized that religious people, including fundamentalists, are quite intelligent, many of them are highly educated, and they should be treated with complete respect."

"True character arises from a deeper well than religion."

"I had in mind a message, although I hope it doesn't intrude too badly, persuading Americans, and especially Southerners, of the critical importance of land and our vanishing natural environment and wildlife."

"Wisdom principle 8 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 47."

"It is a subtle truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort."

"Wisdom principle 32 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 7."

"It is a unyielding truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson."