No philosophy based on an incorrect view of the nature of man is likely to produce social good.

Never say no to an idea - you never know how that idea will ignite another idea.

However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes.

The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good.

I do not always know what I want, but I do know what I don't want.

You're an idealist, and I pity you as I would the village idiot.

A film is - or should be - more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what's behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later.

Be suspicious of people who have, or crave, power. Never, ever go near power. Don't become friends with anyone who has real power. It's dangerous.

The very meaninglessness of life forces man to create his own meaning.

In the past people used to rob banks, now the banks rob the people.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

It's my personal perspective that you live as hard and as vigorously as you can.

Remember Obamacare is ready to explode.

I think the most interesting thing is what happens next.

Two points of danger beset mankind; namely, making sin seem either too large or too little.

If you truly want to succeed, be prepared to go the extra mile.

Black belt in Akihito. (Amanda) Any other time, I'd kiss you for that. (Kyrian)

My big ears indicated a talent for music. This thrilled me.