People cannot do what they cannot think, and they cannot think what they cannot say.

Ten geographers who think the world is flat will tend to reinforce each other's errors ... Only a sailor can set them straight.

Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong.

The void in our society has been produced by the absence of values... we have no widespread belief in the value of participation. The rational system has made us fear standing out in any serious way.

The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression.

Pessimism: A valuable protection against quackery.

Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen.

If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.

Which is ideology? Which not? You shall know them by their assertion of truth, their contempt for considered reflection, and their fear of debate.

If allowed to run free of the social system, capitalism will attempt to corrupt and undermine democracy, which is after all not a natural state.

Unregulated competition is a naive metaphor for anarchy.

Lieutenant Mortas is the black sheep of the family--I thought you knew that.

Sacrifice precedes any success.

Bitterness leads nowhere. It turns back on itself. It is the eternal cul-de-sac.

Be kind to yourself and others. Come from love every moment you can.

Waste of resources is a mortal sin at IKEA.

So, yes, there's nothing I love more than listening to directors talk about their movies.

To call everything that appears illogical, fantasy, fairy tale, or chimera would be practically to admit not understanding nature.

Listen to people, gain advice and gain the respect of your fellow team-mates. Make sure you put in the hours and you'll have fun.

My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.

Nothing in the Golden Rule says that others will treat us as we have treated them. It only says that we must treat others in a way that we would want to be treated.