Another foundational truth is that God has a plan for history. History is providential, not accidental.

Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

I love the power women have. I think women rule the world because they rule men. Manipulating men - that's our job. That's what we're on the planet for.

Sometimes you can only find Heaven by slowly backing away from Hell.

If my life wasn't funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.

No motive is pure. No one is good or bad-but a hearty mix of both. And sometimes life actually gives to you by taking away.

My heart's in the right place. I know, 'cuz I hid it there.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.

I am mentally ill. I can say that. I am not ashamed of that. I survived that, I'm still surviving it, but bring it on. Better me than you.

There is no point at which you can say, "Well, I'm successful now. I might as well take a nap."

How brave a ladybug must be! Each drop of rain is big as she. Can you imagine what you'd do, If raindrops fell as big as you?

You can make your dreams come true only when you work hard and be willing to put your effort behind your dreams.

Be God or let God.

Life is hard. Not great. Kind of tragic.

Art for art's sake, money for God's sake.

Environmental quality was drastically improved while economic activity grew by the simple expedient of removing lead from gasoline - which prevented it from entering the environment.

Diplomacy is the lowest form of politeness because it misquotes the greatest number of people. A nation, like an individual, if it has anything to say, should simply say it.

I am a free spirit. I tell the truth, and I like to mix it up.

My first film as an actor was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films.

Living in the age of AIDS is one thing. Dying in it is another.

Unlike productions in the other arts, all television shows are born to destroy two other shows.