Boredom is a sign of satisfied ignorance, blunted apprehension, crass sympathies, dull understanding, feeble powers of attention, and irreclaimable weakness of character.

Eve and the apple was the first great step in experimental science.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

With strength and determination you can do anything you want in life, as long as you believe in yourself, because if you don't, no one else will.

The griefs of private men are soon allayed, But not of kings.

I don't know why people expect art to make sense. They accept the fact that life doesn't make sense.

Whenever I've directed something, there's this feeling of demand and focus that I like.

Money is small and the soul stands tall. All those who don't realize this, fall.

I don't describe myself as a sociable person now. I can be quite... you know... grumpy? Is that a word? I guess I can be a bit grumpy.

Good drama should sandpaper the mind.

Being with my kids is really important to me, being a good dad and being around a lot.

Excellence without effort is as futile as progress without preparation.