„Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.”

I enjoy the process of creating characters that people care about.

I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain.

War is the business of barbarians.

Aristocracy is a better kind of government than democracy.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

In order to develop genuine compassion, we must cultivate the practice of forgiveness.