History without politics descends to mere Literature.

Life may not be beautiful, but it is interesting.

We seem, as it were, to have conquered and peopled half the world in a fit of absence of mind.

Politics are vulgar when they are not liberalised by history, and history fades into mere literature when it loses sight of its relation to practical politics.

No virtue is safe that is not enthusiastic.

History is the school of statesmanship.

There is no one I would rather see the sunrise with than you.

Okay, well...how's that water feeling, then?' 'Excuse me?' 'The Nile warm this time of the year?

Negative attitudes bring negative results.

Clearly, America's dysfunctional food culture must bear some of the blame for our excess pounds, but it's likely our walking-averse lifestyles contribute as well.

I always write what feels really true and honest and me.

It's interesting - a lot of good actors are good mimes. But I'm terrible. If I tried to do an impression, nobody would know what I was doing.

It's like how on certain days some people wear sweaters when other people can wear t-shirts and still feel comfortable - different reactions to the same temperature.

I think what's important for kids to know is that your decisions here on earth matter, your behavior matters and how you treat other people matters.

I think it's a terrible mistake to only think in terms of a degree "buying" you something.

It's true, I don't like the real world.