I have no intention of sharing my authority.

I die innocent of all the crimes laid to my charge; I pardon those who have occasioned my death; and I pray to God that the blood you are going to shed may never be visited on France.

The interests of the state must come first.

We must define flattery and praise; they are distinct. Trajan was encouraged to virtue by the panegyric Pliny; Tiberius became obstinate in vice from the flattery of his senators.

Making love to a person in their sleep is the only guarantee they'll wake up with a smile on their face.

Act on your inner guidance, and give up your need for 'proof' that your inner guidance is authentic. The more you ask for proof, the less likely you are to receive any.

Love is a crocodile just above the water line waiting to attack the innocent herbivore of my freedom.

I'm an old-school, embarrassing Joni Mitchell fan. Her music made a hook in my soul and hasn't let go for all these years. I even sing her songs as lullabies to my kids.

The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem to be much worse, but in the end it's going to be a lot better and a lot bigger.

If I wasn't a trader, I would probably be in the film business in some capacity and writing in some other form. I went to NYU Film School and London Film School.

If someone hands you a million dollars, best you become a millionaire, or you won't get to keep the money.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

Bridge is nowhere; over the bridge, you feel an emptiness inside you. Bridge is nowhere.

Usually as an artist I would write relatively within my own playing boundaries.