Oral myths are closer to the genetic conclusions than the often ambiguous scientific evidence of archaeology.

Myths have a very long memory.

All we need to know about the storms is this: Storms are born, they live and they die! And they destroy anything wildly, just like we do in wars!

I don't go by my caste, creed or religion. My works speak for me.

Ralph Stanley is like an uncle to us and now that all my uncles are gone, Ralph's singing is even more precious. This album of classic folk songs is one of his best.

A kiss is a lovely trick to stop speech.

Vices are simply overworked virtues.

When you are 20 years old, you are immature.

We are either kings or pawns of men

My favorite thing in the whole is getting to work with the actors.

I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

the seat of the greatest patriotic loyalties is in the stomach. Long after giving up all attachment to the land of his birth, the naturalized American citizen holds fast to the food of his parents.