It cannot be said often enough that science fiction as a genre is incredibly educational - and I'm speaking the written science fiction not 'Star Trek.' Science fiction writers tend to fill their books if they're clever with little bits of interesting stuff and real stuff.

There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships not just romantic ones.

But strictly speaking this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers.

Practically speaking your religion is the story you tell about your life.

Generally speaking the errors in religion are dangerous those in philosophy only ridiculous.

Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.

All human laws are properly speaking only declaratory they have no power over the substance of original justice.

I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service.

Poetry is at the centre of my life too emotionally speaking and intellectually speaking - it's just that I'm one of those people who enjoy doing other stuff as well.

When I am speaking about American presidents I have to speak about my very special relations with President Clinton. He contributed more to peace than anybody else in the American sense.