If Scripture were to describe the downfall of an empire in the style adopted by political historians, the common people would not be stirred.

Every person should embrace those [dogmas] that he, being the best judge of himself, feels will do most to strengthen in him love of justice.

The purpose of the state is really freedom.

Scriptural doctrine contains not abstruse speculation or philosophic reasoning, but very simple matters able to be understood by the most sluggish mind.

Don’t try to control yourself, just learn to monitor your thoughts.

Only through pain you achieve your greatness!

There is little place in the political scheme of things for an independent creative personality for a fighter. Anyone who takes that role must pay a price.

Horror movies are all about getting your attention you always have to be on guard. People love to be on the edge - there's nothing like a surprise.

Law is always better than war.

I try and be as stupid as possible regarding my profession, which means I try to look at as few design magazines as possible.

Active, successful natures act, not according to the maxim, "know thyself," but as if prompted by the commandment: will a self, and so become a self.

Coffee: Induces wit. Good only if it comes through Havre. After a big dinner party it is taken standing up. Take it without sugar - very swank: gives the impression you have lived in the East.

We should seek a system that provides outlets for those skills and talents so that everyone can find a way to work and serve in a manner that best suits the strengths of each individual.

He who aspires to be a serious wine drinker must drink claret.