Deep religious beliefs stemming from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible inspired many of the early settlers of our country, providing them with the strength, character, convictions, and faith necessary to withstand great hardship and danger in this new and rugged land. These shared beliefs helped forge a sense of common purpose among the widely dispersed colonies - a sense of community which laid the foundation for the spirit of nationhood that was to develop in later decades.

Bigot: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain.

He who says there is no such thing as an honest man, you may be sure is himself a knave.

I think that has to do with my awareness that in a sense we all have a certain measure of responsibility to those who have made it possible for us to take advantage of the opportunities.

In a real dark night of the soul, it is always three o'clock in the morning, day after day.

When they tell you to grow up, they mean stop growing.