Imagination is the true magic carpet.

My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues.

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.

Religion is the opium of the masses.

One of the greatest tragedies in mankind's entire history may be that morality was hijacked by religion.

How can I believe in God when just last week I got my tongue caught in the roller of an electric typewriter?

When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.

It doesn’t matter what you say you believe - it only matters what you do.

God does not work for you, He works with you.

Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name in a Swiss bank.

Devotion does not mean only chanting praise and singing glory of God, nor fasting and offerings made to God. Devotion is a specific attitude towards life and existence.

You may never have proof of your importance but you are more important than you think. There are always those who couldn’t do without you. The rub is that you don’t always know who.

The world is my country,all mankind are my brethren,and to do good is my religion.

My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

Faith is a commitment to belief contrary to evidence and reason.

The theological virtue of charity is the mysterious power, communicated by grace, to love as God loves.

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

Scientist believe in things, not in persons

Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.