And I hope that we can learn the lessons of the past in looking at the current challenge that China poses to a ruling America.

When we succeeded in winning the Cold War, escaping a nuclear Armageddon that could have killed us all, the U.S. inevitably had a serious problem about an encore: what now for our place in the world?

There are two great tragedies in life: one is to fail to achieve one's grandest ambitions, and the other one is to succeed.

The best simpleminded test of expertise in a particular area is an ability to win money in a series of bets on future occurrences in that area.

Terrorism is really the only existential threat to America as we know it - as a free country that plays a leading role in the world.

I think the election of Trump was an expression of what happens in ruling powers as they become alarmed.

For interests that are vital to the U.S. - that is, essential for our survival and wellbeing - the U.S. should be prepared to use military force - including unilaterally, if necessary.

Putin needs to understand and feel in his gut that if the Chechens get a nuclear bomb, they're going to Moscow first, they're not coming to New York.

There is no conflict between loving others deeply and living mindfully.

Learn from seeds to rise, no matter how much dirt is thrown at you.

The author writes that the central conflict within journalist and seller of the American way Henry Luce was between his curiosity and his certitude.

Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.

What is the use of acquiring one's heart's desire if one cannot handle and gloat over it, show it to one's friends, and gather an anthology of envy and admiration?

I really believe that in the larger sense, not only today but at all times, you only find yourself when you disobey. Disobedience is the beginning of responsibility, I think.

I think it's ridiculous that you need to look a certain way to be conventionally pretty.

There's nothing wrong or evil about having a bad day. There's everything wrong with making others have to have it with you.

When I hear people watched my film and then got on their own bikes and rode, whether a few miles or across America, to achieve their own goals - that excites me. It's the power of a story.

Thy books should, like thy friends, not many be/Yet such wherein men may thy judgment see.