We have to speak up on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.

The prescription of the equality of human beings is not a description of an alleged actual equality among humans: it is a prescription of how we should treat human beings.

That's how it's always been: I was always in the clear so long as I was truly guilty. But the minute my motives were honest someone would finger me.

The United States has never been in a united state, it has never been a united state. It never will. Lines on screens and paper do not change that.

I want to work with people that frighten me and excite me, and characters that I don't believe I'm the best person for the part but I'm still gonna try anyway. Those are my favorite roles.

It always boils down to the same thing - not only receiving love, but desperately needing to give it.

I guess I started running when I was about 18 and... I feel like it assists my creativity a bit because it completely just flushes everything out.

There is rampant among us a spirit of criticism. Men and women who carry heavy responsibility do not need criticism, they need encouragement.

All I ask is a tall ship and a star to sail her by.

Many share my views with me. But I don't share them with them.

Samsara is the mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is the mind turned inwardly, recognizing its true nature.

A decent and manly examination of the acts of government should not only be tolerated, but encouraged.