The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character. – Albert Schweitzer
There have been in this century only one great man and one great thing: Napoleon and liberty. For want of the great man, let us have the great thing. – Victor Hugo
Every piece of entertainment is made with the idea that This is going to be terrific and This is the best thing Ive ever done and then it hits the public and then the public tells you whether its good or bad. – William Shatner