Our planet is not fragile at its own timescale and we, pitiful latecomers in the last microsecond of our planetary year, are stewards of nothing in the long run.

Most of my comedy is accidental, I would say. If I don't know what the joke is, I'm going to play it better than if I do.

Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well.

As a whole, I am interested in the symbolic, rather than the literal use of the camera.

Any strain upon a girl's intellect is to be dreaded, and any attempt to bring women into competition with men can scarcely escapefailure.

I don't debate with liars.

Many are concerned about the monuments of the West and the East -- to know who built them. For my part, I should like to know who in those days did not build them -- who were above such trifling.

There is an afterlife. I am convinced of this.

The love of country is more powerful than reason itself.

The moment you enter into the world of words you start falling away from that which is. The more you enter into language, the farther you are away from existence.

I want your opinion on the best way to proceed. (Eli) I’d start by killing your son and his crew of idiots before their stupidity spreads to anyone else and infects them. (Varyk)