I would prefer to be forgotten, then rediscovered in a different age.

Because we live in an industrialized, fast-paced world that prefers that the soul remain asleep.

Video artists being at the low end of the totem pole economically, one of the ways we survive is to go around showing work and giving these talks.

Live your Art. Don't think about it.

When I make my work, I am making what I hope to be something functional - a space for individual contemplation and reflection. I want my art to be useful.

There's another world out there just beyond the world we're in. It's just on the other side of that translucent, semitransparent surface.

People have experiences in art museums today that they used to have in church.

You are just as qualified as any expert to make a judgment and have a feeling or a response to any work of art.

It only takes a second for an impression to become a vision.

Art has always had as its test in the long term the ability to speak to our innermost selves.

Revolution is something that actually starts in individual hearts.

Addressing the concept of man made additions to the faith - “These additions-standards, practices, and allegiances supposedly created for our spiritual benefit-have had the opposite effect.

An open mind, is the best weapon, in the fight between light and darkness

Celebrating Culture is celebrating existence.

I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege.

I agree that two times two makes four is an excellent thing; but if we are dispensing praise, then two times two makes five is sometimes a most charming little thing as well.

The object of love is not getting something you want but doing something for the well-being of the one you love.

I know firsthand what a vote to authorize war means to the lives of American families.

One would be in less danger From the wiles of the stranger If one's own kin and kith Were more fun to be with.

I've been a loyal person all my life and I'd like to finish my career here

Social Security and Medicare represent promises made and we must keep these commitments.