Wherever modern Science has exploded a superstitious fable or even a picturesque error, she has replaced it with a grander and even more poetical truth.

Man is everywhere a disturbing agent. Wherever he plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned to discords.

Man has too long forgotten that the earth was given to him for usufruct alone, not for consumption, still less for profligate waste.

The improvement of forest trees is the work of centuries. So much more the reason for beginning now.

The great question, whether man is of nature or above her.

Sight is a faculty; seeing is an art.

I'd rather have more heart than talent any day.

Exercise your right to vote.

I really love animals and enjoy working with them.

Earth has not a spectacle more glorious or more fair to show than this love tolerating intolerance; charity covering, as with a vail, even the sin of the lack of charity.

Ever since they found out that Lassie was a boy, the public has believed the worst about Hollywood

Heaven... I'm in heaven, and my heart beats so that I can hardly speak.

I practice three hours daily on my violin so I won't get worse.

When we did the first sequel [of the Austin Powers] , it was on coattails of the first one doing so well when it was released on video, so we really didn't know what to do with the second plot.

All you need to make a film is a girl and a gun

I never intended on moving to 'The Good Wife' permanently, but in terms of a next move and something to do to make myself feel good, this was a great opportunity.