People respond to gentle words than scolding

Societies in decline have no use for visionaries.

Denial of the Self accomplishes nothing.

When I put on makeup, I'm not doing it to pander to antiquated patriarchal ideals of feminine beauty. I'm doing it because it makes mr feel good.

I would give Alex back control so she could protect herself instead of making the decision for her.

It sounds kind of flighty, filmmaker-y, but I believe films are a piece of art. They are meant to be what they're meant to be, and sometimes the artist is informed by the film of what it needs to be.

Humans eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and bad. Suddenly, they start cutting reality up into bits and pieces, which is what the thinking mind does.

I'll do anything to pass the ERA [Equal Rights Amendment], even if it means wearing babydoll nightgowns and padded bras, if that will make people less afraid.

A closed mouth doesn't get fed.

I know I'll be under a spotlight, I know I'll be under the microscope.

Mountains and rivers are easy to move, but it's impossible to change a man's nature.