Ilychs Quotes & Sayings

Theology is not a private subject for theologians only. Nor is it a private subject for professors. Fortunately, there have always been pastors who have understood more about theology than most professors. Nor is theology a private subject of study for pastors. Fortunately, there have repeatedly been congregation members, and often whole congregations, who have pursued theology energetically while their pastors were theological infants or barbarians. Theology is a matter for the Church. — Karl Barth

Whenever I start a novel, I'm always looking for two things: a bit of science that makes me go 'what if?' and a piece of history that ends in a question mark. — James Rollins

We'll never survive!"
"Nonsense. You're only saying that because no one ever has. — William Goldman

There are at least two retrospectives of my work each year in some country. — Abbas Kiarostami

I believe one has to get one's hand dirty or you're nothing but a hobbyist. — Tess Gerritsen

Seeking perfection just ends up creating ridiculous amounts of stress and disappointment. — Arielle Ford

There's nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more ... secure. — Jim Butcher

To love God is to cooperate with His grace. And since I'm so very aware of my own need for grace, I must be willing to freely give it away. Each hole left from rejection must become an opportunity to create more and more space for grace in my heart. — Lysa TerKeurst

In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situations. — Daisaku Ikeda