It's hard to see a film that's been made from a book that you really loved because it's such a different experience

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

I love Amsterdam. The city is vibrant and alive. It's fresh and so open. It's definitely one of my favorite places.

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

I have no interest in understanding sheep, only eating them.

The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism, is that it allows people to believe en masse what only idiots or lunatics could believe in isolation.

Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.

And be grateful. Our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real.

Human emotions are a gift from our animal ancestors. Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself.

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'

Either God can do nothing to stop catastrophes like this, or he doesn't care to, or he doesn't exist. God is either impotent, evil, or imaginary. Take your pick, and choose wisely.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

Violence send deep roots into the heart, it has no seasons, it is always ripe, evergreen.

I have failed so much, but I have learned so much more in life from my failures than my successes.

There is no such thing as a baby, there is a baby and someone.

I did a filmstrip on pollution in the Davison area as my Eagle Scout project and showed it around town. Businesses who were the polluters were mad at me.

It is no disgrace not to be able to do everything; but to undertake, or pretend to do, what you are not made for, is not only shameful, but extremely troublesome and vexatious.

I am inspired by life, past experiences, what's to come, women around me, art, colors, paintings, and emotions.

Correct one fault at a time. Concentrate on the one fault you want to overcome.

I've learned to allow myself the room to fall in love with what I'm writing.

The future, higher evolution will belong to those who live in joy, who share joy, and who spread joy.