Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed to clang against each other. The noise is democracy at work. – Michael Novak
We really feel happier when things look bleak. Hope is endurance. Hope is holding on and going on and trusting in the Lord. – Michael Novak
Love is not a feeling of happiness. Love is a willingness to sacrifice. – Michael Novak
In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think thats kind of natural for anyone whos just embraced Islam – or any religion – as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life Id been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. – Cat Stevens