Every nation at the end of the day must fend for itself. Sometimes, it needs help. And Ukraine deserves all the help in the world.

Russia can never be an empire unless it is in control of Ukraine.

But there are realities governing what they can do. And Ukraine cannot live with the false image that somehow or another the West will come and rescue her. It's not going to happen.

When President Obama in 2011 used military power against the Qaddafi regime in Libya, he did not even notify Congress. A few in Congress mumbled, but did nothing.

U.S. Constitution declares rather unambiguously that Congress has the responsibility to “declare war.

If ever I was running, it was towards you.

Be thankful to those painful moments of your life, because that has what shaped you to become who you are now.

Before marriage, you lose your virginity. After marriage, you get to give it away. Which would you rather experience?

The love between man and woman is the greatest and most complete passion the world will ever see, because it is dual, because it is of two opposing kinds.

I intend to be good for the rest of my natural life -- if I live that long.

Certainly my films are cinematically unusual, and quite contemplative in their pacing compared to conventional films, but I think overall they are quite engaging, accessible, and even funny.

I write to try to understand, and because I have nothing better to do.

When you become present, your mind is silent. There is no agenda. You are not holding onto anything. You are not seeking anything. You are just here with what is, and it is enough.

I just tell people what they already know but are afraid to admit to themselves.

I'm a little bit of an amateur political junkie.