Once you have mastered the craft, you can use it for whatever purpose you choose.

Build your architecture from what is beneath your feet.

Tradition is the social equivalent of personal habit.

They're animals, all right. But why are you so goddam sure that makes us human beings?

COMPASSIONThe religion of atheists

Rather than being taught to ask ourselves who we are, we are schooled to ask others. We are, in effect, trained to listen to others’ versions of ourselves.

I don't want ta hear that kinda dirty talk comin' from you." "What, fanny? Fanny fanny fanny!

This is very ambitious, but I don't care. I'm just gonna go ahead and find Amelia Earhart. Every day that goes by, I just fear the worst for her.

Most damning of phrases: He meant well.

I am a part and parcel of God.

How old are you?” – Nick “That many zeros and you just get tired of counting.” – Caleb

My grandfather did not travel across 4,000 miles of the Atlantic Ocean to see this country overrun by immigrants. He did it because he killed a man back in Ireland.

When you look at my film you see footage that is unbelievably awesome and beautiful and dangerous looking. It's something that is very, very cinematic.