Concerning politics: "The American media is like a watchdog who has developed an affection for the burglar."

The objective of false prophets and teachers of whatever stripe is...the influence and control of the minds of men.

Modesty and dew love the shade.

This idea of repetition and revision is central to my working process-this idea of stacking and layering and building up densities and recoveries.

Selflessness implies fun. Its fun to be free. Freedom is inner stillness and not being haunted by your desires, your fears, your aggressive tendencies ... it's being cool.

The nation which reposes on the pillow of political confidence, will sooner or later end its political existence in a deadly lethargy.

Kitten, you need to make a decision. Either we stay here and behave or we leave now and I promise you”—his voice dipped lower and the words fell against my lips—“if we leave, I won’t behave.

I like the course, the history - everything about St. Andrews.

You don't actually get over things… you incorporate them. They become part of everything you are. I don't mean that you walk about crying all the time. But you change.

She may be cute, but she's just a substitute.

My priorities are where they should be, which is making really great, really exciting television.

Pat answers to complex problems are the hallmark of intellectual mediocrity