I would employ the wise and strong of the empire, using righteousness to lead them. In this way, nothing is impossible.

I'd rather betray the world than let the world betray me.

I remain myself. I have never cared about others misjudging me

What is at a peak is certain to decline. He who shows his hand will surely be defeated. He who can prevail in battle by taking advantage of his enemy's doubts is invincible.

You can't judge a book by its cover, can you?

I like to kill people in my dreams, so when I fall asleep be sure not to come too close.

I'd rather let the world down than to allow the world to let me down.

My ambition cannot be stopped!

I will show you the path to the spirit world.

Each man is for his lord, do not give chase.

Rather we let down the world than the world let us down!

Why write stories? To join the conversation.

people around you are reflections of your own identity.

The award for excessive success is eternal doubt and eventual failure.""So what, it's stupid to even try?""No. It's unwise to hope."- Something Like Stardust

Anything you see on the screen was at one point approved by me.

Loud, stupid and overeating will suffice as long as we also have the funny, the fierce and the intellectual

Cowboy movies aren't supposed to be in vogue. I still like them. You know, I'm still out there pitching the hell out of them.

Refuse any image that could have a rational meaning or any memory or culture

I was always a politician from the day the civil rights people chose me as their protest singer.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, not forgetting to leave others be as you would have them leave you be.

I long for the imperishable quiet at the heart of form.