Capital punishment is the source of many an argument, both good and bad.

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.

Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.

Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.

Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.

Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.

Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying.

Know the official post office abbreviations for all 50 states without having to consult a list.

There's plenty of intelligence in the world, but the courage to do things differently is in short supply.

A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness.

Life within the Kremlin was shrouded in impenetrable secrecy.

Young people are still experiencing the thrill of three chords and over-amplified guitars. They always will.

In not making the decision, you've made one. Not doing something is the same as doing it.

I don't really prepare for each role the same way.

In order to find balance, I feel very strongly about two things in particular in terms of routine. Work out, and eat well.

I got a fantastic person to work me out and get me into really good shape.

You can't write poetry on the computer.

In "Superbad," I carry a gun, but I didn't get to shoot it that much.

Equities will do well over time - you just have to avoid getting excited when other people are getting excited.