So often the truth is told with hate, and lies are told with love.

About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.

Normal is the average of deviance.

You sell a screenplay like you sell a car. If someone drives it off a cliff, that's it.

One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.

Leroy bet me I couldn't find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.

While the angels, all pallid and wan, Uprising, unveiling, affirm That the play is the tragedy, "Man", And its hero the Conqueror Worm.

When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.

Do not forget your Creator in the days of your youth.

You have me like a drawing, erased, coloured in, untitled, signed by your tongue.

He who knows not and knows not he knows not: he is a fool -- shun him. He who knows not and knows he knows not: he is simple -- teach him.

The quieting of our mind is a political act.

We are our choices.

All the fatt's in the fire.

He that loves works out good to those that he loves, as he is able. God's power and will are equal; what He wills He works.

We all have banker problems. We all have issues.

I think for everyone it's good to have your own personal work on a character and a film before you even start rehearsing, to have an inner life.

I don't think I could write about someone I didn't feel some sympathy for.