Paul Tillich

Astonishment is the root of philosophy.

The courage to be is rooted in the God who appears when God has disappeared in the anxiety of doubt.

Boredom is rage spread thin.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

I'm not sure that I am able to feel embarrassment.