I will stand off the forces of the entire country here... and die a resplendent death.

The foundation of a man's duty as a man is in truth. Beyond this there is nothing to be said.

He who cannot overcome his own demons could never defeat another

How can a man commit acts of martial valour if he values his life?

Hope is the belief that everything will get better, even when you don't see any indication of improvement.

There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous he is free from anxiety being wise he is free from perplexity being brave he is free from fear.

I just have to trust that the story is going to shake out in such a way that's going to be palatable to readers.

FORMA PAUPERIS. [Latin] In the character of a poor person - a method by which a litigant without money for lawyers is considerately permitted to lose his case.

I have learned that the swiftest traveller is he that goes afoot.

As a rule, wearing a bigger pair of jeans looks better than squishing yourself into a pair of jeans that used to fit before you gave up smoking.

I'd like to be known for stepping up, and encouraging others to do the same.

I can be very passionate but I also have a bit of a hot temper - when pushed.

It's such a performance to bring stuff into America. It's a great luxury when I am in England.

There's not a lot you can do about the national economy but there is a lot you can do about your personal economy.