The heart of [J.G.] Ballard's vision [is] the object at odds with its function and abandoned by its time.

A world that won't forget is a world drowned in its not forgetting. Do we want a world full of unedited memory? To be human is to be finite.

My administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government.

Parents of young children should realize that few people, and maybe no one, will find their children as enchanting as they do.

We are living in the blessing of that moment.

Once you acknowledge that reality is not your enemy, it will no longer be your enemy.

Yeah, I think the common denominator - and this is probably going to sound like Acting 101 - but the common denominator is belief in the character in the moment.

Watch out when you're getting all you want. Fattening hogs ain't in luck.

Advances are made by those with at least a touch of irrational confidence in what they can do.

There are three things I commit to on a daily basis: Exercising for an hour a day, tops. Never skipping meals. And accepting the size and shape I was born with.

If I am the devil's child, I will live then, by the devil.

Trusting God completely means having faith that he knows what is best for your life. You expect him to keep his promises, help you with problems, and do the impossible when necessary.