I really enjoyed judges critiques because I can always grow and improve from that. I don't think any of the judges are intimidating.
The wise man is he who knows the relative value of things.
Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself.
The great discovery of the nineteenth century, that we are of one blood with the lower animals, has created new ethical obligations which have not yet penetrated the public conscience. The clerical profession has been lamentably remiss in preaching this obvious duty.
Experience is a good teacher, but her fees are very high.
Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man.
Civilization is being poisoned by its own waste products.
Keep talking about moving toxic wastes, but never let it cross your mind to quit producing them. Keep Judging yourselves in Manson. Don't look in the mirror. You will serve the Earth as much as she serves you or you will commit suicide.
I wanted to just be a filmmaker, and I thought I wanted to do all the aspects, and it seemed like as a producer was the best way to do it, because I could have. . . You never have control on a movie, but you have as much control as you can. You can push it through, and you can hire the right people.
Language is a virus from outer space.
Finally, the illusions of validity and skill are supported by a powerful professional culture. We know that people can maintain an unshakeable faith in any proposition, however absurd, when they are sustained by a community of like-minded believers. Given the professional culture of the financial community, it is not surprising that large numbers of individuals in that world believe themselves to be among the chosen few who can do what they believe others cannot.