No America without democracy, no democracy without politics no politics without parties, no parties without compromise and moderation.

In the end, the difference between Conservatism and Liberalism seems to be this: the Conservative thinks of liberty as something to be preserved, the Liberal thinks of it as something to be enlarged.

No form of government can survive that excludes dictatorship when the life of the nation is at stake.

The final greatness of the presidency lies in the truth that it is not just an office of incredible power but a breeding ground of indestructible myth.

Conservatism is the worship of dead revolutions.

Even if a government can be constitutional without being democratic, it cannot be democratic without being constitutional.

Jane woke, stretched, and decided to kill herself. If she hadn’t found a reason to live by the end of the day she would jump from the rig. It felt good to have a plan.

It doesn't matter what your boss thinks as long as he doesn't cry.

If I can’t garden in it, then I won’t wear it.

Eight years in the Wolston academy and I knew it all came down to the next 90 minutes.

A book may only be judged for what it is, not what you'd like it to be.

It's true in life, as in the movies, that the greatest highs are often followed by the lowest lows.

Salvation is universal because the love of God encompasses all. If God is God and if God is love, nothing is outside the love of God. A place like hell is thus inconceivable.

Just let me be me, That's the only way I know.

I've never been nervous. I just wanted to play and have a good time. If it didn't work, then I would get nervous. But, for the most part, I just go for it.

I just went and saw 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.' Julianne Moore - I've been in love with her since 'Boogie Nights.' But also, 'The Big Lebowski.'