If you took away everything in the world that had to be invented, there'd be nothing left except a lot of people getting rained on.

Every exit is an entry somewhere else.

Skill without imagination is craftsmanship and gives us many useful objects such as wickerwork picnic baskets. Imagination without skill gives us modern art.

If you associate enough with older people who do enjoy their lives, who are not stored away in any golden ghettos, you will gain a sense of continuity and of the possibility for a full life.

Words are sacred. If you get the right ones in the right order you can nudge the world a little.

It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.

A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.

To be an artist at all is like living in Switzerland during a world war. To be an artist in Zurich, in 1917, implies a degree of self-absorption that would have glazed over the eyes of Narcissus.

If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.

Give us this day our daily mask.

Atheism is a crutch for those who cannot bear the reality of God.

POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

At least at times of loss, we are reminded of our priorities, of our many blessings. In times of gain, we can so often lose our way.

I didn't grow up in the ocean -- as a matter of fact -- near the ocean -- I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean. And I particularly like it when I'm fishing.

It's not enough for women to speak out on the issue - for the message to be strong and consistent, women's voices must be backed up by men's.

Those we love don't go away, they sit beside us every day.

And those who saw, it did surprise, Such drops could fall from human eyes.

Why should I fear? I am on a Royal Mission. I am in the service of the King of kings.

A man prepared has half fought the battle.

For me the costume is always a huge part of getting into character.

Specialization is the great evil of civilization.