The fact is that Iran doesn't want to see the Taliban come back any more than do most Afghan citizens.

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.

The job of the leader is to get the big ideas right.

I am not a politician, and I will never be, and I say that with absolute conviction.

After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair.

Political progress will only take place if sufficient security exists.

I'm living the dream.

Every civilian's death diminishes us, collectively.

Don't forget Yemen, where there are also extremist elements, as we saw recently.

I think Putin wants to recreate as much of the Soviet Union as he can through a variety of different means. He's invaded parts of Georgia, took Crimea, southeastern Ukraine, bases in other countries.

I think no commander ever is going to come out and say, 'I'm confident that we can do this.

That craptastical, gutless, son-of-a-cactus-humping butt monkey!!

There is beauty in all we know and beauty in all we don't know. Our journey is to love it all.

Ah men do not know how much strength is in poise That he goes the farthest who goes far enough.

Happiness, as a pursuit, is suitable only for pigs.

Praying for revival equates to blaming God for the condition of your local church.

I'm doing a book, 'Chasing Science,' about the pleasures of science as a spectator sport.

This is my last message to you: in sorrow, seek happiness.

Its really good to have so distinctive a name as an actress. No one ever forgets it. My sister and brother are called Perdita and Rollo. Actually, my family calls me Hollyhocks.

It's funny how the closer you get to God, the more you realize how far you are from Him.

I know the world expects me to have superpowers, and it'll be quite a disappointment. But I just play myself.