I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone.

The whole order of nature evinces a progressive march towards a higher life.

The artist is the confidant of nature flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him.

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations that a young person who either marries or dies is sure of being kindly spoken of.

Having contemplated this admirable grove I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river and though it was now late in December the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom.

Music is an extraordinary vehicle for expressing emotion - very powerful emotions. That's what draws millions of people towards it. And um I found myself always going for these darker places and - people identify with that.

I do sort of gravitate towards smaller indie-type movies.

Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack we have gone only halfway towards victory.

Civilized society is perpetually menaced with disintegration through this primary hostility of men towards one another.