Passenger rail development takes time, but good things come to those who are patient and stay the course.

We don't mind that we still have troops in Germany, or that we still have troops in Japan or Korea. But they are not in danger, and we know that they are in danger in Iraq.

There is only one option in Iraq: that we win.

What I see as the greatest threat to America is that the American people will put political pressure on their leaders to pull out of Iraq before we should.

I preach darkness. I don't inspire hope—only shadows. It's up to you to find the light in my words.

It's about quality, not quantity. It's about the memories, the bond, the love. It's about the heart.

A lion's strength does not lie in its roar.

Because of Mozart, it's all over after the age of seven.

I just put the reflexes in the proper direction.

We drown our doubts in dry champagne and soothe our souls with fine cocaine. I don't know why I even care, we get so high and get nowhere.

I became a writer because I love books, and I believe in their power.

A lot of things drive me. What it comes down to is that I want to be the best.

Sometimes, as practice for trying to convince myself that God exists, I try to convince my shadow that the sun exists.

Have fun. The game is a lot more enjoyable when you're trying to do more than just make money.