Facing your fears robs them of their power.

There's nothing like biting off more than you can chew, and then chewing anyway.

An instant family classic that is utterly unique but reminiscent of films like 'E.T.,' 'Sound of Music' and 'Life Is Beautiful.'

Attitude produces character, and character produces hope.

I learned firsthand that there would simply be no wars if people engaged in real conversation.

I needed to be in the bush. There I find solitude and beauty and purity and focus. That's where my heart lies.

America is the most giving nation on Earth. One of the best ways to feel better is by doing something for somebody else.

My mantra is: Realize you're going to fail all the time, and accept it. That doesn't mean I'm not frightened of it.

You've heard the saying, 'Analysis creates paralysis.' You can't be 100 percent sure of anything.

I heard my name associated with the Peter Pan syndrome more than once. But really, what's so wrong with Peter Pan? Peter Pan flies. He is a metaphor for dreams and faith.

You have to treat every hour of television you're given like a $100 million movie, and with 'A.D.,' we stepped it up even a stage further.

Our emotions can lie to us, and we need to counter our emotions with truth.

I think I have an obligation to be kind to people in general, otherwise I'll feel crappy about myself.

What is the virtue and service of a book? Only to help me live less gingerly and shabbily.

The history of the development of contemporary writing in Vancouver from 1946 to 1960 is pretty largely a one-man show, and that man was me.

Most people learn to improvise on their own, listening to records, endless hours of noodling on their instrument in the bedroom with all their spare time. That's traditionally how people learn.

Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.

Servants, when their lords no longer sway, Their minds no more to righteous courses bend.

A watermelon that breaks open by itself tastes better than one cut with a knife.

Curiosity engenders both science and scandal.

What is the highest secret to victory and peace? To will what God wills, and strike a league with destiny.