Thinking men cannot be ruled; ambitious men do not stagnate.

The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: “Merry Christmas”-not “Weep and Repent.” And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form-by giving presents to one's friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance . . . .

I came here to say that I do not recognize anyone's right to one minute of my life.

The more neurotic and evasive a person is, the shorter the range of his interests.

Emotions are inherent in your nature, but their content is dictated by your mind. Your emotional capacity is an empty motor, and your values are the fuel with which your mind fills it.

It's the hardest thing in the world - to do what we want. And it takes the greatest kinds of courage.

Dominique as Gail looks at her "... there is a stage of worship which makes the worshiper himself an object of reverence."