Even if you want something so badly, without talent, you can't even get the opportunity. You remain as the chorus for the rest of your life.

People always tend to chose what is best for them. They pretend to be unselfish, all so that they can feel good about themselves. Even that really is a selfish decision.

A heart isn't some revolving door where a bunch of people can go in and out.

I didn't know you were having a hard time. I really am unqualified to be a teacher. Hurting you there...I'm really sorry.

Why are you doing this to me? What kind of country did I save in my previous life?

Only Light can drive away the shadows, Darkness can never be diminished by more darkness.

Even in solitude, silence stays, like a loyal supporter, with its unbroken presence.

I believe my speed begins when I round first base.

I think it's great when writers get recognition; it doesn't happen very often. I just don't want that writer to be me. Let it be Aaron Sorkin or, you know, somebody good.

There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children.

The resurrection confronts our world with wonder, mystery, and miracles.

They know who keep a broken tryst, Till something from the Spring be missed We have not truly known the Spring.

Half a calamity is better than a whole one.

Respect for food is respect for life, for who we are and what we do.

Vietnam is unique of all the countries in the world, I believe, in having the longest continuous struggle against foreign aggression of any country that has retained its national identity.