Quotes about Perspective

We are the only beings on the planet who lead such rich internal lives that it's not the events that matter most to us, but rather, it's how we interpret those events that will determine how we think about ourselves and how we will act in the future.

To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry.

What's real freedom? Real freedom is being able to not have my way and still be just as happy as if I did.

People who have a sense of peace that their priorities are in the right place also have a sense of humility and a realistic view on life.

Our 'realities' are make-believe - whatever we make ourselves believe, we experience.

I've said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I've read the Gospels many times, but it's been a while since I've read through a whole book.

I never thought getting older would be so great. But when it comes to depression, I have experienced less the older I've gotten.

We must not measure greatness from the mansion down, but from the manger up.

I guess I just do being a man different than some.

I like to have guns around. I don't like to carry them.

Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.

No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he means.