The best motivation is self-motivation. the guy says, "I wish someone would come by and turn me on." What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life.

We all must suffer from one of two pains, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.

We must do all that depends on us to advance the kingdom of God

As long as you can look fearlessly at the sky, you'll know that your pure within and will find happiness once more.

I think creativity becomes really beautiful and magical when you allow it to do what it's needing you to do.

Conceive of a picture really as a series of harmonies.

My imagination is more tweaked by imagining the lives of the people who were there before us. I don't need to give myself the willies. I'm quite good at that - I can freak myself out wherever I am.

I always advise eating regular meals — a mix of healthy carbs, protein and fruits and veggies.

If I didn't believe that we had a chance of coming to power, then I would have focused on taking care of my three children or gardening.

I don't know if it's really important, or intelligent even, when people say to me I'm a white Spike Lee, because they said to Spike Lee you're a black Woody Allen.

Riches are a blessing or a curse to a man according as he has or has not a heart to make good use of them.

All men are selfish, brutal and inconsiderate--and I wish I could find one.