Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.

— James C. Dobson

Behavior has consequences, and stupid behavior often has terrible consequences.

— James C. Dobson

Bundy was correct in saying that most serial murderers are addicted to hardcore pornography. FBI records validate that point. Not every person exposed to obscenity will become a killer, of course, but too many wills!

— James C. Dobson

But before you set out to make your mark, you should ask yourself, "For whom will this be done?

— James C. Dobson

But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.

— James C. Dobson

Christians should never consult astrologers, psychics, or those who practice witchcraft (see Isaiah 47:13-14). They are usually phonies who only pretend to have extrasensory powers. But in some cases, they are working in cooperation with Satan. Rather than tamper with this evil world, the one true God wants us to bring our needs, problems, and decisions to Him. He has promised to lead us into all truth (see John 8:32).

— James C. Dobson

Comparison is the root of all feelings of inferiority. The moment you begin examining other people’s strengths against your most obvious weaknesses, your self-esteem starts to crumble!

— James C. Dobson

Despite their depressing circumstances, the Hernandez family had a certain dignity and strength about them. They were Christians, and they taught their children that God loved them and had a plan for their lives. Their little boy, David, internalized that message of hope. He never thought of himself as a victim even though he had every reason to feel cheated. His family was at the bottom of the social ladder without even a house to live in, but his worth as an individual was rooted in his faith.

— James C. Dobson

Diversity, rather than cohesiveness, is the new passion, and it pits us against each other for “rights.

— James C. Dobson

Dr. Morris believes, and I strongly agree, that couples are most likely to bond securely when they have not rushed the dating experience. Time is the critical ingredient.

— James C. Dobson