"The tapestry of existence shows us that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

"Wisdom principle 13 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 29."

"My brother Bob doesn't want to be in government - he promised Dad he'd go straight."

"There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it."

"I don't think that people accept the fact that life doesn't make sense. I think it makes people terribly uncomfortable. It seems like religion and myth were invented against that, trying to make sense out of it."

"And where does magic come from? I think that magic's in the learning."

"I was raised a Catholic and when you're raised a Catholic they don't teach you to think for yourself. You're taught not to think too deeply about things."