For most inhabitants of the Arab world, the prevailing cultural attitude toward women - fed and encouraged by Wahhabi doctrine, which is based on Bedouin social norms rather than Islamic jurisprudence - often trumps the rights accorded to women by Islam.

Fear clogs; faith liberates.

Regarding marriage, it - somehow, it didn't happen. One fellow in such a big family not getting married is not an issue.

Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend.

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

There is no greater power in Heaven or on Earth than pure, unconditional love. The nature of the God force, the unseen intelligence in all things, which causes the material world and is the center of both the spiritual and physical plane, is best described as pure, unconditional love.

Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there.

My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience.

Education is important because it prepares you for life.

Love the giver more than the gift.

Don't think, just do.

There's nothing like music to relieve the soul and uplift it.

I have often been struck by the fact that most parents who are experiencing positive and rewarding relationships with their pre-adolescent children are, nevertheless, waiting apprehensively and bracing themselves for the stormy adolescent period.

Enjoy failure and learn from it. You can never learn from success.