When you open yourself up to people, you show them where to put the knife in.

Nobody's innocent... but that doesn't reset the bar on guilt.

The pursuit of happiness seems worthwhile only because of the chase. You love it only if you don’t realize you’re never going to catch up.

Blessings be on this house, " Granny said, perfunctorily. It was always a good opening remark for a witch. It concentrated people's minds on what other things might be on this house.

Praying for revival equates to blaming God for the condition of your local church.

It's great to jump into things you're not sure of and you haven't done and that are a little scary. That's what we have to do, as artists.

Rules too soft are seldomly followed; rules too harsh are seldomly executed.

It's such a commitment, making a film, you're really dedicated, it's your life, that's all you do for that period of your life.

Those that know the least of others think the highest of themselves.

Don't bother explaining--I've heard all the excuses and the trouble is most of them are true.

We are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the President encourages vigorous debate.

Greatness is not born from one success. Greatness is born from persevering through the countless failed attempts that preceded.

To be unselfish, perfectly selfless, is salvation itself; for the man within dies, and God alone remains.