Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us.

I believe that the government that governs best is a government that governs least, and by these standards we have set up a fabulous government in Iraq.

Think books aren't scary? Well, think about this: You can't spell "Book" without "Boo!

John Boehner chose a huge gavel. I think somebody's compensating for his small government.

I'm an actor. I hate to blow everyone's illusions.

You don't need the right facts if you have the right inflection.

Take the platypus - that is not a finished product. It is clearly still in beta.