I always thought of this as God's country.

I'm a historian, I think history matters, but we don't have to be slavish in following it and restoring it.

I wont cry, it'll be fine. I'll take my last breath. Push it out my chest 'til there's nothing left.

Only the ego resists egos. The spirit may notice egos, but sees beyond them and does not engage with them.

If an ordinary man can be tapped to be the Messiah...then perhaps any one of us is capable of bringing about the Redemption.

Occasionally I find a travel book that is both illuminating and entertaining, where vivid writing and research replace self-indulgence and sloppy prose.

All of a sudden your whole life becomes a public issue. Money, wealth, people, prestige - all of that suddenly comes into play.

I can’t tell you just how wonderful she is. I don’t want you to know. I don’t want any one to know.

We cannot deny the facts of nature, but we should certainly try to improve on them.

I was introduced to jazz, and that's become a basic concern and passion of mine ever since.

I have no interest in directing. I've no talent for it.

Those who are pleased with the fewest things know the least, as those who are pleased with everything know nothing.