“Any fear associated with giving to God's kingdom is irrational. It's on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.”

“A good farmer never plants all his seeds in a single piece of land.”

“In monasteries, seminaries, retreats and synagogues, they fear hell and seek paradise. Those who know the mysteries of God never let that seed be planted in their souls.”

“It came down to so many factors: an underdog who refused to surrender, a presumed victor who refused to fight, disgruntled Democrats - on the left and right - who, by deserting their party, merely strengthened it, and fearful Republican farmers, who in the end, proved more farmer than Republican.”

“He knew some fear should be respected, as it can keep you out of realdanger. But he realized most of his fears were irrational and had kept himfrom changing when he needed to.”

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered the plant; but it was GOD who made the plant grow.”