Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Follow your passion, but never forget your responsibilities.

For too much of history, we've viewed the world's precious resources - both environmental and human - as things to extract, to make the most of in order to maximize their potential.

I just directed The Jungle Book with Cate Blanchet and Christian Bale.

My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn't get any crazier. I'm just trying to stay sane.

There is no such thing as a pure extrovert or a pure introvert. Such a man would be in the lunatic asylum.

I've approached so many things in my life with such intensity that I want to approach motherhood with dedication and focus.

We've never had a female President in this country, which I find stunning

Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.

It is a shameful thing for the soul to faint while the body still perseveres.

I watch mostly independent films.