The point of civilization is to be civilized; the purpose of action is to perpetuate society, for only in society can philosophy truly take place.

The simple fact that something has not been done, is no proof that it cannot be.

Diplomacy and virtue do not make easy companions.

The evil done by men of goodwill is the worst of all ... We have done terrible things, for the best of reasons, and that makes it worse.

Philosophy cannot be extinguished, though men will try ... The spirit seeks the light, that is its nature. It wishes to return to its origin, and must forever try to reach enlightenment.

He who profits by villainy, has perpetrated it.

He (William Cort) had some desire to be successful, but it did not burn so strongly in him that he was prepared to overcome his character to achieve it.

I learned that I' have to be detached if I was ever to achieve anything at all.

Every cataclysm is welcomed by somebody; there is always someone to rejoice at disaster and see in it the prospect of a new beginning and a better world.

For what are we but our past? If that is lost, we become nothing.

The devil himself can become beauty, so we are told, to corrupt mankind." (Marco)

A corruption of intentions.

He's written some great songs. I thought that "Blues Man" was a perfect song for me to do as a tribute.

I like restraint, if it doesn't go too far.

Ultimately, an aircraft owner does not want to have to deal with all the intricate details which are necessary for the business.

The only other series I worked on a regular basis was Benson, and that was a sitcom, so there really wasn't a chance to go deeply into the characters.

At times of the severest depression, humor is what binds people together.

You can't get too much winter in the winter.

I'm the happiest I've been in a while.. So blessed and thankful for the future, for release and to finally be happy for those I loved.

This is...self-knowled ge-for a man to know what he knows, and what he does not know.

Let me assure you that all of our pets, and animals of every kind will be with us for eternity on the Other Side.