It occurred to me that no words by the tongue of man can express the simplicities of a quiet land, so I returned to the river.

Can you imagine a scenario, given our present circumstances, in which human life will actually survive and be here in a thousand years?

...returning to nature has been a dream present in the minds of every generation since mankind first left nature.

I was disoriented by the idea that men should ever leave the forest.

The contemplative man always lives alone. Regardless of who may reside in his home, his is a solitary world.

I watched the surrounding landscape with great curiosity, and I wanted to discover the words that could describe all its unspoiled beauty.

As understanding deepens, the further removed it becomes from knowledge.

Buddhahood is a state free of all obstructions to knowledge and disturbing emotions. It is the state in which the mind is fully evolved.

I've already made several friends-for-life from the latest movies I've worked on, and I know I'll make several more in the years to come.

I would describe my style as off the wall. I like stuff that doesn't match. I just like to stand out.

Most important part of doing physics is the knowledge of approximation.

You can't find peace by hiding from life

Right now my field must tackle describing a world where falling in love, going to war and filling out tax forms looks the same; it looks like typing.

The first lesson of history is that evil is good.

It is crucial to recognize, reward, and celebrate accomplishments.

Yes I have had a tan, actually. I went to Los Angeles and got one there, but it didn't make it back to Britain. You're not allowed to come through customs with a tan.