the overwhelming majority of people who are engaged in the processes of thought and expression are Democrats because the essence of thought is exploration and diversity and change. It's impossible to have vision in art or government without risk, or the boldness and courage which produce risk. And this - in spite of what they call modern Republicanism - is the antithesis of true Republican thinking.

It is not enough to show people how to live better; there is a mandate for any group with enormous powers of communication to show people how to be better.

People on horses look better than they are. People in cars look worse than they are.

television and radio violence was considered by most experts of minimal importance as a contributory cause of youthful killing. ... there were always enough experts to assure the public that crime and violence had nothing to do with crime and violence.

One is as one is, and the love that can't encompass both is a poor sort of love.

The world of sight is still limitless. It is the artist who limits vision to the cramped dimensions of his own ego.

Infants are interesting only to their parents.