I think America has to do more than be a broker now. Because both the Palestinians are weak and Israel is very weak.

We believe we are creating the beginning of a new world order coming out of the collapse of the US-Soviet antagonisms.

An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.

First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.

Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.

America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.

Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.

But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.

It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.

After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.

My point was that removing Saddam should not have been our highest priority. Fighting terrorism should have been our number one concern, followed by the Palestinian peace process.

I craft most of my own tragedies without ever having even the remotest understanding that it is I myself who have done the crafting.

Kids coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan deserve to come back to 21st century medical care.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

But luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody who understands.

There is only one time when it is essential to awaken. That time is now.

On the king's gate the moss grew gray;The king came not. They called him deadAnd made his eldest son one daySlave in his father's stead.

I don't know a greater advantage, than to appreciate the worth of an enemy.

Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts.

Alma: I rather suspect her of being in love with him. Martin: Her own husband? Monstrous! What a selfish woman!

I love the pursuit of songwriting, and I've seen what songs can do in people's lives. Some of the stories that come back from songs flying around the globe are so encouraging.