Historical fiction is not only a respectable literary form; it is a standing reminder of the fact that history is about human beings.

Civilization is the art of living together with people not entirely like oneself.

Only once you believe that success is possible, then success becomes possible

Trust me, there are things in this mountain that will make your jaw bounce off the floor.

The simplistic solutions of Deepak Chopra cannot stand against the lofty and deep teachings of Jesus Christ. Only in His answers will we find the ultimate hope for the human heart.

I would never become a big, big model in the commercial sense because I was such a type; you couldn't use me in everything.

It's been a company [Exxon] that's been unbelievably managed and to me, a great advantage is Rex Tillerson knows many of the players and he knows them well.

Trust me, I'm telling you stories. ... I can change the story. I am the story.

Your happiness depends upon your very own thoughts. No one else can think your thoughts for you. Deliberately think thoughts of what you want because they're the thoughts that make you happy.

Right.” Sadie looked dazed. “You’ve got a monkey butler. Why not?

It is a sin to be a mocker.

I have the belief that a person and his art should have one direction; your work should be a synonym for your person - the two shouldn't be separate.