When you wish for something over and over again and it doesn't come true, something else happens; not only do you give up, but you resent your wish and you resent wishing.

I think most religious people experience just as much doubt as they do faith; they just don’t admit it. (13)

The thing with restaurant talk is you’re not supposed to take it to heart.

To celebrate freedom and democracy while forgetting American's origins in a slavery economy is patriotism à la carte.

Fear, when blended with failure, distills into a deadly brew.

A helluva athlete, the best ever to play his position in the history of the game.

I want to be better at staying connected.

I couldn't commit suicide if my life depended on it.

The price of freedom—of individuality—is attention to politics, careful planning, careful organization; philosophy is no more a barrier against political disaster than it is against plague.

Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?

I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.

Life becomes inspiring, not in spite of the problems and the hard hits, but because of them.

Human rights for everybody, there is no difference. Live on! And be yourself!