Stalin was formed by much more than a miserable childhood, just as the USSR was formed by much more than Marxist ideology.

The greatest privilege of childhood is to live totally in the present.

But to her, libraries were like hotels: secret villages inhabited by passing strangers from a thousand different worlds brought together just for a few hours.

Who is fit to be elected?' asked Napoleon. 'A Caesar, an Alexander only comes along once a century, so that election must be a matter of chance.

Beneath the eerie calm of these unfathomable waters were deadly whirlpools of ambition, anger and unhappiness.

The formation of Stalin’s character is particularly important because the nature of his rule was so personal.

... superb presentations - start by establishing "what is: here's the status quo." Then, they "compare that to what could be, " making "that gap as big as possible" - Quoting Nancy Duarte

Its good to be alone than being alone with everyone.

I've dated the sweet mama's boy, the musician rocker, the struggling artist - basically a lot of people without jobs.

Democratic institutions, even in the oldest operating democracy in the world, are anything but perfect.

So in our shared mission to make America great again, I support and endorse our Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan.

The thought of money and fame and all that is nice to have. But it's not what's really important.

I've directed enough in the theatre and a couple of films to know that - to feel fairly secure that if I find a story that I really like I can probably get it done somewhat.

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord.

Every season, really, has their own chemistry.