We might think that God wanted simply obedience to a set of rules: whereas He really wants people of a particular sort.

I haven't any language weak enough to depict the weakness of my spiritual life. If I weakened it enough it would cease to be language at all. As when you try to turn the gas-ring a little lower still, and it merely goes out.

Pilate was merciful till it became risky.

Some people write heavily, some write lightly. I prefer the light approach because I believe there is a great deal of false reverence about. There is too much solemnity and intensity in dealing with sacred matters; too much speaking in holy tones.

Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one.

To what will you look for help if you will not look to that which is stronger than yourself?

Pain is G-d's megaphone to wake up the world.