But if she can marry blood, beauty, and bravery—the sooner the better.

No child was afraid of approaching Silas when Eppie was near him: there was no repulsion around him now, either for young or old; for the little child had come to link him once more with the whole world. There was love between him and the child that blent them into one, and there was love between the child and the world

What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

Women are a key part of the sound of the groups that accompany male singers like Kirk Franklin, Israel Houghton, and myself.

People from different backgrounds may not have natural affinity, but when the Word of God is treated right and the Holy Spirit is allowed to engage, it can bring together things, people, backgrounds, histories, races, colors, and cultures and hold them together in a way that natural affinity may not be able to do.

You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate.

Throughout my ministry, I have sought to build bridges between Jews and Christians.

For me, trying to connect our team together is so important. I know we'll play really well when our team gets really tight. So I want to make sure I connect with the players so that I can help them be at their best.

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

[Of Pembroke College:] Sir, we are a nest of singing birds.

The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be rekindled by intervals of absence.

With these [Love, Patience, Faith] celestial Wisdom calms the mind,And makes the happiness she does not find.