And what do automobile companies do? They see something that's taking off and they want to mimic it, don't they?

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.

I prefer design by experts - by people who know what they are doing

How different this moment feels, for so many reasons. I tell myself that no two loves are identical - but that I don't have to compare anymore.

Man Proposeth, God disposeth.

I've never written anything that hasn't been in my mind for a long time - seven or eight years.

The people who get into trouble in our company are those who carry around the anchor of the past.

Barrons, Jericho: I haven't the faintest fecking clue. He keeps saving my life. I suppose that's something.

Nothing influences people more than are commendation from a trusted friend.

We have to use our discontentment to engage rather than disengage - our hope has to be more powerful than our cynicism.

Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.