I think the War on Terror is really absurd, especially coming from a country that is founded on terrorism.

She say, Celie, tell the truth, have you ever found God in church? I never did. I just found a bunch of folks hoping for him to show.

I don't know. I imagine good teaching as a circle of earnest people sitting down to ask each other meaningful questions. I don't see it as a handing down of answers.

Be an outcast. Be pleased to walk alone.

Helped are those who forgive; their reward shall be forgetfulness of every evil done to them. It will be in their power, therefore, to envision the new Earth. -----“The Gospel According to Shug

This life soon be over, I say. Heaven last all ways.

When people become elders - when they're older; they can be old without being an elder, really. They [can] just be old and not very useful.