The introduction of the word ‘intuition’ by a moral philosopher is always a signal that something has gone badly wrong with an argument.

At the foundation of moral thinking lie beliefs in statements the truth of which no further reason can be given.

All power tends to coopt, and absolute power coopts absolutely.

Oh, for the years I have not lived, but only dreamed of living.

One does not go to Moscow to get fat.

The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle.

Not everything that's true needs to be said.

Stars don't make movies. Movies make stars.

I think it's very hard if you love someone to walk away from a relationship that isn't healthy.

When I was young I was a fool. So wrap me up in dreams and death.

I only work every couple of years. I go into retirement between films.

That's what it is that you rehearse - the making of music, not the playing of notes as abstractions.

Lobbyists have more offices in Washington than the President. You see, the President only tells Congress what they should do. Lobbyists tell'em what they will do.