When I did 'E.T. ' it sort of solidified the only family I know are these film crews. These gypsies. These filmmakers. That was the solidification and the clicking revelations of 'This is what I want to do with my life and this is where I'm going to survive.'

I pretty much try to stay in a constant state of confusion just because of the expression it leaves on my face.

Opinion is the main thing which does harm or good in the world. It is our false opinions that ruin us.

It is the merit of a general to impart good news and to conceal the truth.

I can make a firm pledge under my plan no family making less than $250 000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax not your payroll tax not your capital gains taxes not any of your taxes.

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.

Some wisdom you must learn from one who's wise.

True literacy is becoming an arcane art and the United States is steadily dumbing down.

Whatever I have tried to do in life I have tried with all my heart to do it well, whatever I have devoted myself to I have devoted myself completely, in great aims and in small I have always thoroughly been in earnest.

Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true.

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