Do not for a moment suppose that you must make yourself better, or prepare your heart for a worthy reception read more

Do not for a moment suppose that you must make yourself better, or prepare your heart for a worthy reception of Christ, but come at once - come as you are.

They wanted a ransom at that point. Other than that, they handed him over to another group.

They wanted a ransom at that point. Other than that, they handed him over to another group.

There's no question average selling prices are dropping all over the marketplace,

There's no question average selling prices are dropping all over the marketplace,

What has become clear from the huge crowds on the street for the queen ... is that they do appreciate read more

What has become clear from the huge crowds on the street for the queen ... is that they do appreciate the sense of continuity, of steadiness that the queen gives by having been in that role for a very long time.

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy read more

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy has increased by a remarkable 30 years. Yet according to the CDC report quoted by Abramson,] 25 years of this gain are attributable to advances in public health. ... These include improvements such as sanitation, clean food and water, decent housing, good nutrition, higher standards of living, and widespread vaccinations.

Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.

Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.

A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story.

A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story.

As a precautionary measure, we have detained 20 protestors who were aggravating the situation.

As a precautionary measure, we have detained 20 protestors who were aggravating the situation.

What I'll take away the most from today is that you learn from your mistakes. Mistakes and hard lessons make read more

What I'll take away the most from today is that you learn from your mistakes. Mistakes and hard lessons make you appreciate life more. That's how I think, and I was glad to hear that. I don't regret anything I've done because of that way of thinking.