"What creates freedom? A revolution in the streets? Mass protest? Civil war? A change of government? The ousting of the old guard and its replacement by the new? History, more often than not, shows that hopes raised by such events are often dashed, sooner rather than later."

"God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency."

"A perfect storm is in the making: financial uncertainty, economic downturn, government cuts, rising unemployment and a future that looks less clear the more we try to fathom it."

"The people of Israel are entitled, as is any other nation, to live in peace and safety."

"I restore myself when I'm alone."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When they are alone they want to be with others, and when they are with others they want to be alone. After all, human beings are like that."

"It is a steadfast truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."