The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.
I’m someone who likes to try new things and take on new challenges. I love making movies, but TV is also great. I really enjoy doing both.
I think happiness is a choice. If you feel yourself being happy and can settle in to the life choices you make, then it’s great. It’s really, really great. I swear to God, happiness is the best makeup.
The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey.
But Hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns.
The great and abiding lesson of American history, particularly the cold war, is that the engine of capitalism, the individual, is mightier than any collective.
Study what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. It’ll be one great adventure.
Miami is one of these great places that is a really sensual, physically beautiful place.
Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.
In 1881, my dad’s grandparents, who were Norwegian farmers, immigrated to the United States – the same year my great grandfather from Laguna Pueblo was put on a train to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania.
Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.
I’ve heard the stories. Like, Eric Clapton said he wanted to burn his guitar when he heard Jimi Hendrix play. I never understood that because, when I went and saw a great drummer or heard one, all I wanted to do was practice.
I think if there’s a great depression there might be some hope.
Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart.
I’m never bored, never ever bored. If I’ve got a day off I’ll sit in a cafe and watch and observe. I’m a great observer.
I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men.
Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.
The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach.
Near the gates and within two cities there will be scourges the like of which was never seen: famine within plague, people put out by steel, crying to the great immortal God for relief.
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.
That’s the great thing about being a teenager. You think you’re a genius.
If fear is the great enemy of intimacy, love is its true friend.
Fake eyelashes are a great way to step up your look to the next level.
