"The most fearful phenomenon of these midcentury years is not the atom bomb; atomic energy does have its constructive possibilities.... The most fearful event of these times is the colossal expansion of the government of the United States and the constant increase of executive power within the government."

“Male sexual response is far brisker and more automatic. It is triggered easily by things - like putting a quarter in a vending machine.”

Source : Alex Comfort (1986). “The Joy of Sex”, Pocket

“It is ... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth.”

“When you fall, get right back up. Just keep going, keep pushing it.”

“I'm probably the most loquacious author when it comes to my dedications. The reason is there is some symbolism there. I've been writing these books, bringing these stories to my readers who I love so much, and I have a greater love for my family.”

“The circumstances of our lives actually matter less to our happiness than the sense of control we feel over our lives.”

“Bureaucracy gives birth to itself and then expects maternity benefits.”

“We're really trying to give people the ability to go into a darkened room and have a couple hours of just pure enjoyment.”

Source : "Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle and Sir Ben Kingsley Talk IRON MAN 3, the Future of the Franchise, and More". Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. April 23, 2013.

“The passion of Christianity comes from deliberately signing away my own rights and becoming a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Until I do that, I will not begin to be a saint.”