No empire lasts forever, no dynasty continues unbroken. Some day, you and I will be mere legends. All that matters is whether we did what we could with the life that was given to us.

It is easier to not know than to not comprehend, for not knowing implies that the world is large, and that is a fact. Not comprehending is a far more personal fault.

What does it matter who is ruler of a realm that no longer exists?

Be a loving soul.

Someone who has acted carelessly, But later becomes careful and attentive, Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.

I just don't know any other word than "feminist" that describes a person who believes women are people.

Kim: Hey... There's a guy over there with a samurai sword. Scott: Really? Like a katana or a wakizashi or both?

We must work toward the elimination of all nuclear weapons, and an end to policies which cause this country to move toward the weaponization of space.

Hope was supposed to be a good thing, but it was starting to feel like every other four-letter word you're not supposed to say.

If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.

His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants' hall.

What makes most of us who we are most of all is not our minds and not our bodies and not what happens to us, but how we respond to what happens to us.

We have either to progress or to degenerate. Our ancestors did great things in the past, but we have to grow into a fuller life and march beyond even their great achievements.