Faith is not passive waiting; it is active imagination and feeling.

A wise man said， “Before you speak， let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate， ask yourself， “Is it true？” At the second gate ask， “Is it necessary？” At the third gate ask， “Is it kind？”

I don't take no for an answer.

The most important political development of the last half century has been the spread of liberal democracy around the world.