War may achieve a redistribution of resources, but labor, not war, creates wealth.

States in the world are like individuals in the state of nature. They are neither perfectly good nor are they controlled by law.

In anarchy there is no automatic harmony .

Then what explains war among states? Rousseau's answer is really that war occurs because there is nothing to prevent it.

If we are to have peace, we must learn loyalty to a larger group. And before we can learn loyalty, the thing to which we are to be loyal must be created.

The most important causes of political arrangements and acts are found in the nature and behavior of man.

Once socialism replaces capitalism, reason will determine the policies of states.

Each man does seek his own interest, but, unfortunately, not according to the dictates of reason.

To build a theory of international relations on accidents of geography and history is dangerous.

The implication of game theory, which is also the implication of the third image, is, however, that the freedom of choice of any one state is limited by the actions of the others.

External pressure seems to produce internal unity.

Half-truths are worth more than outright lies.

Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.

The best thing about growing older is that it takes such a long time.

I had size 12 feet when I was 10, so I thought I was going to be 6 8. My goal was to be able to dunk a basket. I wound up being 6 1 with size 14 feet. I got the raw end of the deal.

God elevates nations that behave in conformity with God's standards but he withdraws his blessings from a people who disregard those standards.

Movement never lies. It is a barometer telling the state of the soul's weather to all who can read it.

I have a full life: I have two amazing kids, I have great friends, great family. And right now, that's plenty for me to manage. A new relationship just seems like way too much work.

I've learned a great deal about a certain type of filmmaking. But I have ambitions toward another type of filmmaking that I haven't been allowed to engage in yet.

Take that which God has given you and share it.

I took out my watch and listened to it clicking away, not knowing it couldn't even lie