All violence is based on blindness, on a lack of reflection and empathy.

[A] great novel will allow you to transcend the social, racial and political limitations imposed by the vicissitudes of life and to find a deep fraternity based on empathy.

You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. (As Silent Bob)

Acquaintances, in sort, represent a source of social power, and the more acquaintances you have the more powerful you are.

I like our ads. I like beautiful women eating burgers in bikinis. I think it's very American.

Nothing can be forced, receptivity is everything.

Together with the works of mercy, feeding, sheltering, and clothing our brothers, we must indoctrinate.

The dangerous thing about hate is that it seems so reasonable.

Life is paradise, and we are all in paradise, but we refuse to see it.

Following what everyone else is doing is rarely a way to get rich.

Governments keep their promises only when they are forced, or when it is to their advantage to do so.