For the first time I am working on a book that is not limited and that will take every bit of experience and thought and feeling that I have.

Don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens - The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.

Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.

The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.

I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.

When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.

Writers are a little below clowns and a little above trained seals.

This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

If you understand each other you will be kind to each other.

Remember this—the journey is part of the dream.  Whatever it is you're chasing, so long as you are actively moving in the right direction, the dream is coming true.

cats choose us

Adopt the pace of nature her secret is patience.

Every war is different. Every war is the same.

I do want to be a spokesman for clean cycling - I believe somebody has to stand up for the current generation. I'm happy to do that.

You weigh how much you should criticize the President because hes black.

He (Honus Wagner) was the nearest thing to a perfect player no matter where his manager chose to play him.

The whole concept of negotiating is intimidating to many people.

The honor of the conquest is rated by the difficulty.

In terms of the movie business, being in a 'Lord of the Rings' has given me more interesting options as work.