Government is at its worst when you have apathy from its citizens.

If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.

I love my country, not my government.

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

If you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

Don't think or judge, just listen.

Screenwriting is made of brevity.

I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.

The principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke.

It is dry, hazy June weather. We are more of the earth, farther from heaven these days.

If you are in love-that's a good thing-that's about the best thing that can happen to anyone.

They can be totally insane, but fans are our lifeblood.

I think the purpose of deconstruction is to take something apart and see how it works. If you're not going to put it back together again and watch it go, what's the point?

Respect authority while questioning it.