It's our founding knowledge that diverts us from the truth

Take pride in what you do & let the quality of your work be your signature

We are fools, not by our religious beliefs, however by what we are lead to believe by those who control what information we receive

Marriage isn't for everyone, however if you find the right co-pilot it's a great way to travel through life

[Alexander von Humboldt was the] greatest scientific traveller who ever lived.

Only when your consciousness is totally focused on the moment you are in can you receive whatever gift, lesson, or delight that moment has to offer.

The democratic aspiration is no mere recent phase in human history. It is human history.

When scrutiny is lacking, tyranny, corruption and man's baser qualities have a better chance of entering into the public business of any government.

And Silence of the Lambs is a really smart book.

Words are not pebbles in alien juxtaposition.

Gardening is an instrument of grace.

It is a curious thing that when one speaks from the heart it is invariably in the worst of taste.

I have a constant sort of melancholy approach to acting that fuels me. I want to do everything.

Our business is not to solve problems beyond our mortal powers, but to see to it that our thoughts are not unworthy of the great theme.