The American story is a story of great moments and dreadful moments.

I think we're all fascinated and a little mystified by how the brain works. One of the most mysterious of the physical sciences is neurological science.

Sometimes time constraints bring out something cool.

[David Boreanaz]'s got a very, very cute little giggle.

Life is not just one dark moment after another.

In the same way that Shakespeare was writing very much for his time, he was also unearthing observations that would last for generations beyond him.

Anybody who believes and experiences their life and doesn't have shades of gray in it doesn't live where I live and is simply not in touch with the reality of the human condition.

Shakespeare is the Joss Whedon of his generation.

You learn a lot about a person when you work together.

The inherent corruption of man can often bring down the best system.

Honestly, one-hour drama is the hardest format there is. I think it's harder than movies, and it's harder than half-hour comedy.

Love is forgiving, accepting, moving on, embracing, and all encompassing. And if you’re not doing that for yourself, you cannot do that with anyone else.

The child who gets lost in a book can emerge from the experience a changeling.

Somebody's boring me I think it's me.

Men would be angels Angels would be gods.

Our future cannot depend on the government alone. The ultimate solutions lie in the attitudes and the actions of the American people.

I am a sprinter, and I love to go fast. It's very difficult for me to be patient and follow a race strategy or conserve energy.

When slavery is established in any part of the world, those who are free are by far the most proud and jealous of their freedom.

Yes, as my swift days near their goal, 'tis all that I implore: In life and death a chainless soul, with courage to endure.

People are the most fascinating mysteries I've ever read.

If you want to enjoy the rainbow, be prepared to endure the storm.