"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"One of my movies was called 'True Lies.' It's what the Democrats should have called their convention."

"It is a radiant truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected."

"I'm bored with that line. I never use it anymore. My new line is 'In 15 minutes everybody will be famous.'"

"To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug."

"It's surprising to me how many of my friends send Christmas cards, or holiday cards, including my atheist and secular friends."