No one is better at not beating America than England.

Songwriting is the way of perpetual want. Songwriters are the blessed/cursed people. You will never have a moment's peace in your life. You will always be wanting the next song.

After going to war against the U.N.'s expressed wishes, the U.S. is now admitting it needs the U.N.'s help. It's the geopolitical equivalent of the 2 a.m. phone call ever parent dreads: 'Mom, I'm not saying I wrecked the car, but I need a ride home.'

You've confused a war on your religion with not always getting everything you want.

At the end of your life, do you give a concession speech?

When the court that handpicked you to be president tells you you've overstepped your bounds, you've overstepped your bounds.

Being a superpower is like being a Santa Claus that everyone hates.