A hot man like that was made for more than friendship.

To achieve the ultimate Confucian objective—a virtuous society—America has favored the rule of laws over Confucian-style virtues.

Setbacks are just learning experiences.

I always feel the movement is a sort of mosaic. Each of us puts in one little stone, and then you get a great mosaic at the end.

The purpose of enlightenment is certainly not the teacher, nor is it you. It doesn't have a purpose. Enlightenment simply exists.

The world is a safer and better place that the United States is the strongest military power on earth. The stronger you are, the less likelihood you'll ever have to use it.

Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.

Capitalism should not be condemned, since we haven't had capitalism.

The opera always loses money. That's as it should be. Opera has no business making money.

My sister sometimes does a Todd Barry tribute act.

There's a realization that you have to do something but you just can't do it all the time.