The conversation progressed, bumper-car style, to a very heated discussion about death and the survival of the soul. It amazes me that we, as a species, can argue so fervently over something that is, when all is said and done, unknowable and unprovable. Nonetheless, we all arrive at conclusions and cleave to our certainties: that there is nothing but the Void; or that we will find ourselves writing an admissions exam at the Pearly Gates.

~ Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson Afterlife Death

The heart, I think, which is the home of all things rhythmic, is where learned poems go to live.

~ Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson Heart Memorization Poems Poetry

Meeting a dragon is like falling in love. Even though you have never experienced it before, you will know when it has happened.

~ Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson Dragons

Fracking is doable if there's full disclosure of all chemicals used. Secondly, science dictates the policy rather than politics. Third, there's collaboration between environmental groups and the natural gas industry.

~ Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson Environmental Politics