We [with Brandy Burre ] like fifteen feet away from each other. You can see my house and my car in pretty much every exterior shot in the movie. It was like filming at my extended house. My kids and her kids are the same age and they're best friends. Every summer they play with each other. We were intensely close friends beforehand in part because we take care of each other's kids.

For as one star another far exceeds, So souls in heaven are placed by their deeds.

We must create our own world or we will die from inaction

The key to power, then, is the ability to judge who is best able to further your interests in all situations. Keep friends for friendship, but work with the skilled and competent.

No moment is wasted if you pay attention and learn the lessons contained in every experience.

The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken.

Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power