We are so habitually nostalgic by now that we anticipate looking back in the midst of enjoyment, look forward to watching the videos we're taking of our children even as we make them.

Individualism and mobility are at the core of American identity

In choosing where to live or vacation, we may be setting the stage for the play of ourselves, treating nature as prop.

I read the landscape to help me through, to know what's come before me there, to find my footing in time.

The extent and condition of our property, and our choice of style in dwelling, create a powerful emblem of our identity and status.

How do we accurately evoke land we love? What should we even call the world we walk and drive through-scenery, landscape?

Home is where we know - and are known - through accumulated experience.

You need to encourage yourself especially if you know you are on the path of significance.

The most thrilling thing about heaven is that Jesus Christ will be there. I will see Him face to face. Jesus Christ will meet us at the end of life's journey.

It seems like only the real good stuff comes to mind. I don't think of all the tragedies.

The only way to avoid being unhappy is to close yourself up in Art and to count for nothing all the rest.

Throughout my career I have been talked out of things I wanted to do, and when I look back, I think I should have followed my instincts.

There is no greater fame for a man than that which he wins with his footwork or the skill of his hands.

I am always saying, 'I don't believe in God; I believe in Al Pacino.' And that's true. If I ever get a phone call saying 'Would you like to work with Al Pacino?' I would go crazy.

Happiness doesn't come from big pieces of great success, but from small advantages hammered out day by day.

The world belongs to those who persevere.

The trouble is if we take no new steps to try a new challenge, our comfort zone doesn't seem just to stay still, but retract.