"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

“When a sunbeam falls on a transparent substance, the substance itself becomes brilliant, and radiates light from itself. So too Spirit bearing souls, illumined by Him, finally become spiritual themselves, and their grace is sent forth to others. From this comes knowledge of the future, understanding of mysteries, apprehension of hidden things, distribution of wonderful gifts, heavenly citizenship, a place in the choir of angels, endless joy in the presence of God, becoming like God, and, the highest of all desires, becoming God.”

“I think long-lasting, healthy relationships are more important than the idea of marriage. At the root of every successful marriage is a strong partnership.”

Source : "Carson Daly: "I'm Living Proof That the Good Guys Win"". Interview with Mickey Rapkin, www.elle.com. April 19, 2012.

“To comprehend a man's life, it is necessary to know not merely what he does but also what he purposely leaves undone. There is a limit to the work that can be got out of a human body or a human brain, and he is a wise man who wastes no energy on pursuits for which he is not fitted; and he is till wiser who, from among the things that he can do well, chooses and resolutely follows the best.”

“Commit whatever grieves thee into the gracious hands of Him who never leaves thee, who heav'n and earth commands. Who points the clouds their courses, Whom winds and waves obey, He will direct thy footsteps and find for thee a way.”

“Those that we love never alter, unless we cease to love them ...”

“We need to be generous with the women following in our footsteps in the hope that they will be generous with us.”

Source : Tina Sloan (2010). “Changing Shoes: Staying in the Game with Style, Humor, and Grace”, p.65, Penguin

“What the church most needs is not heroes of faith, but faithful followers of Jesus.”

“Roll up your sleeves, set your mind to making history, and wage such a fight for liberty that the whole world will respect our sex.”