The obligation of subjects to the sovereign is understood to last as long, and no longer, than the power lasteth by which he is able to protect them.

The poet's task is to find the eternal in the transient.

The truth is not always the most effective weapon. Sometimes, a well-crafted lie can save more lives than the truth ever could.

The best way to learn is to teach.

I think the key to making a good film is to make sure that every single scene is as good as it can be.