"We who are clay blended by the Master Potter, come from the kiln of Creation in many hues. How can people say one skin is colored, when each has its own coloration? What should it matter that one bowl is dark and the other pale, if each is of good design and serves its purpose well."

"In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations."

It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong.

You know everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

When He answers yes, it is to give us confidence.

When He answers no, it is to prevent error.

When He withholds an answer, it is to have us grow through faith in Him, obedience to His commandments, and a willingness to act on truth. We are expected to assume accountability by acting on a decision that is consistent with His teachings without prior confirmation. We are not to sit passively waiting or to murmur because the Lord has not spoken. We are to act.

"Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree" (Ezra Pound). Accordingly, any words that don’t contribute meaning to a passage dilute its power. Less is always better. Always.

When beliefs arise from observations, it’s science. When observations arise from beliefs, it’s religion.

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.

Whether you think you can or can't, you're right.