The great always sell their society to the vanity of the little.

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

The sunset glow of self-possession.

There are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love.

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.

The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed.

The only thing that stops God from sending another flood is that the first one was useless.

Pleasure can be supported by an illusion; but happiness rests upon truth.

Intelligent people make many mistakes because they cannot believe the world is really as foolish as it is.

Society is divided into two classes, the shearers and the shorn.

Pressure makes diamonds - or not.

I am passionate about the truth. Passion is very different from fundamentalism.

A lot of independent films offer a harsh reality check.

Wrecks are going to happen in this business, that's just a risk of the sport. If you can't keep from worrying about it, then you're in the wrong line of work.

Every single one of us has the unique opportunity to create awareness and influence change

Think only what is right there, what is right under your nose to do. It's such a simple thing - that's why people can't do it.

Don't focus on the adversity; focus on God. No matter what you go through, stay in faith, be your best each day and trust that God will use it to position you for greatness.

I spent a lot of my youth working outside in the elements, and I kind of revel in defeating tough weather.

The only place where your dream becomes impossible is in your own thinking.

I was lucky to get one good adaptation. Field of Dreams the Musical is lurking in the wings. Hope it will provide my daughters with a ton of money someday.