Only reverence can restrain violence - reverence for human life and the environment.
William Sloane CoffinThe temptation to moralize is strong; it is emotionally satisfying to have enemies rather than problems, to seek out culprits rather than the flaws in the system.
William Sloane CoffinTo be avoided at all costs is the solace of opinion without the pain of thought.
William Sloane CoffinThe one true freedom in life is to come to terms with death, and as early as possible, for death is an event that embraces all our lives. And the only way to have a good death is to lead a good life. The more we do God's will, the less unfinished business we leave behind when we die.
William Sloane Coffin