A little too wise, they say, do ne'er live long.

Though I be poor, I'm honest.

When affection only speaks, truth is not always there.

There's no hate lost between us.

Ground not upon dreams; you know they are ever contrary.

A little too wise, they say, do ne'er live long.

Anything for a quiet life.

When affection only speaks truth is not always there.

Justice may wink a while, but see at last.

You must first clearly see a thing in your mind before you can do it.

A spark neglected makes a mighty fire.

Our new attitude is how can we put you in front of our customer.

You know, when cameras are rolling, improvisation doesn't feel natural. The pressure is too great. You're on a time schedule. You've got 60 crewmen.

I wrote 'Time of the Dark' in 1978 and 'The Silent Tower' in 1984, so the thing that sticks out for me is how totally technology has changed. I suppose that's the great peril for real-world crossovers.

In practice, attempts to sort out good erotica from bad porn inevitably comes down to: What turns me on is erotica; what turns you on is pornographic.

I'm a fan of a very few actors.

I love people, and I'm excited that I can turn them on.

I was offered a free villa in Hollywood, but I said no thank you, I prefer to live in Italy.

In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and relationships we have, we can - and have, in some cases - been able to educate and influence people.

I don't really view myself as an actor.

Fundamental science that may not achieve results must be supported at the state level.

To be honest, my friends weren't really as into making films as I was. But I convinced them all to make some zombie films with me.

Faith is like electricity. You cant see it but you can see the light.

Society understands the architecture of academia and knows there are relevant qualifications in different fields, and the media accepts the idea of specialisations and accords greater respect to those with greater expertise. With one exception: climate science.

I began to understand the challenges that first-generation college students and students of color have in college.

I like Dover sole. It's always one of my favorites. I like it when I'm in England. I eat it every day almost. I think it's probably one of my favorite fish.

Demanding historical (or scientific) veracity as a prerequisite for truth is another kind of tunnel vision. To do so is to mistake poetry for prose.

Isaiah is by far the finest and least objectionable of the seventeen prophets whose supposed productions form the latter part of the Old Testament. A distinctly higher moral tone appears in the writings called by his name, and this is especially noticeable in the 'Second Isaiah,' who wrote after the Babylonish captivity.

For me, everything about the telling is guided by tone. It's a bit mysterious; it's either there, or it isn't.

Being a musician and artist can feel superficial at times - you talk about yourself every day and pose for photos for the magazines and newspapers, and it can be very tiring for your well-being.

To be sure, no piece of social machinery, however well constructed, can be effective unless there is back of it a will and a determination to make it work.

You cannot make an aircraft without forged components.

It wouldn't kill me if I were never nominated or elected to anything.