I suppose it's unfair, tricks of argument that leave wounds, but with this sort of thing that (C. S. ) Lewis does, what I feel is a craftsman's joy at the sight of a superior performance.
Economics is a subject that does not greatly respect one's wishes.
Neither from itself nor from another, nor from both, nor without a cause, does anything whatever, anywhere arise.
The only clear thing is that we humans are the only species with the power to destroy the earth as we know it. The birds have no such power, nor do the insects, nor does any mammal. Yet if we have the capacity to destroy the earth, so, too, do we have the capacity to protect it.
So time doesn't count, and place does?' I said this to tease her. When I was a man, I liked teasing her and she went along with it, consenting, for it reminded us both of a sadness that had passed.
A vision of truth which does not call upon us to get out of our armchair - why, this is the desideratum of mankind.
Everyone was very deeply involved in the world of 'The Lord of the Rings'. From the wardrobe department to lighting, all were fascinated with the story. This is something that does not happen usually.
People tend to forget that my presence runs counter to their best interests. And it always does. That is one last thing to remember. Writers are always selling somebody out.
I am very glad I have travelled. Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one's prejudices.
He who dies for virtue does not perish.
David Duchovny is a dream; a dreamboat and a dream. He was so kind. . . He held my hand after we were done shooting and told me I did great. He's so good at what he does.
