There are two great tragedies in life: one is to fail to achieve one's grandest ambitions, and the other one is to succeed.

When we succeeded in winning the Cold War, escaping a nuclear Armageddon that could have killed us all, the U.S. inevitably had a serious problem about an encore: what now for our place in the world?

The best simpleminded test of expertise in a particular area is an ability to win money in a series of bets on future occurrences in that area.

And I hope that we can learn the lessons of the past in looking at the current challenge that China poses to a ruling America.

Terrorism is really the only existential threat to America as we know it - as a free country that plays a leading role in the world.

I think the election of Trump was an expression of what happens in ruling powers as they become alarmed.

For interests that are vital to the U.S. - that is, essential for our survival and wellbeing - the U.S. should be prepared to use military force - including unilaterally, if necessary.

Putin needs to understand and feel in his gut that if the Chechens get a nuclear bomb, they're going to Moscow first, they're not coming to New York.

One is never wounded by the love one gives, only by the love one expects.

I feel like I am a millionaire not by the things I have but by the things I have given

People sometimes say the way things happen in the movies is unreal, but actually, it's the way things happen to you in life that's unreal.

If Christianity should happen to be true - that is to say, if its God is the real God of the universe - then defending it may mean talking about anything and everything.

I'm only wishing to go a-fishing;For this the month of May was made.

A helpful hand is a lesson in sharing and if you have the means why not play your part. Those who refuse your help are foolish, as we all know appreciating the helpful hand is just smart.

A thinking partner who isn't an echo chamber... How many of us dare to have such collaborators?

Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.

Percy’d heard stories about amputees who had phantom pains where their missing legs and arms used to be. That’s how his mind felt—like his missing memories were aching.

So we believed that strategic alliances and partnerships were critical, and we did that for five years.