"I mean, George Bush is a man of prayer. He talks to the lord. He tries to get his direction from the lord"

"Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action"

"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"

"I believe in prayer and in strong belief"

"A simple grateful thought turned heavenwards is the most perfect prayer"

"Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them"

"I prayed to dispel my fear, until suddenly, and I do not know how the idea came to me, I began to pray for others. I prayed for everyone who came into my thoughts - - people with whom I had traveled, those who had been in prison with me, my school friends of years ago. I do not know how long I continued my prayer, but this I do know - - my fear was gone! Interceding for others had released me!"

"My impression, is that prayer is one of the most basic forms of magic. That it's harnessing the powers of your mind"

"My longing for truth was a single prayer"

"Prayer is an august avowal of ignorance"

"Prayer is a confession of one's own unworthiness and weakness"