In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom - along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a decent society.

Divorce is the sacrament of adultery.

Proverb

The acting is something that will always be a part of my life, but the writing gives me a lot more creative freedom. You're a pawn in somebody else's chess game, whereas as a writer and as a director, you get to call the shots. And that's very thrilling.

Amber Benson

Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.

Michel de Montaigne

The only service a friend can really render is to keep up your courage by holding up to you a mirror in which you can see a noble image of yourself.

George Bernard Shaw

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be content in another.

Aesop

The minimum we should hope for with any display technology is that it should do no harm.

Edward Tufte

I find forgiveness to be really healthy.

Ben Affleck

Violent means will give violent freedom. That would be a menace to the world and to India herself.

Mahatma Gandhi

It's tough to stay married. My wife says no because she's tired then stays up and reads her book.

Rodney Dangerfield

I'm looking out for myself, but I'm looking out for my dad, too.

Jamie Redknapp

And now the momentous day, a day to be forever remembered in the annals of the country, arrived. Early in the morning on the 1st of July the conflict began.

Edward Everett

Franklin D. Roosevelt is no crusader. He is no tribune of the people. He is no enemy of entrenched privilege. He is a pleasant man who, without any important qualifications for the office, would very much like to be President.

Walter Lippmann