As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is. – Eric Sevareid
The difference between the men and the boys in politics is, and always has been, that the boys want to be something, while the men want to do something. – Eric Sevareid
Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt. – Eric Sevareid
Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor. – Eric Sevareid
Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east, western people have often perceived Islam as a violent and intolerant faith – even though when this prejudice took root Islam had a better record of tolerance than Christianity. – Karen Armstrong