Fear exists before and after, but not while the shots are being fired, because, at that moment, you see men at their very limit, capable of the most heroic of actions and the most inhumane.

Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me.

if a book isn't self-explanatory, then it isn't worth reading.

fanaticism is the only way to put an end to the doubts that constantly trouble the human soul.

But why all these questions?Because I'm in love and I'm afraid of suffering.Don't be afraid, the only way to avoid that suffering would be to refuse to love.

But they both agreed that it's always nice to know that your wife is desired by another man, although they wouldn't go any further than that.

Every kingdom has three pillars: Poet, Sword and Law.

Never trust a woman hoarding a half-eaten bag of M&M's.

You have social media and the Internet and immigration and so, suddenly, cultures are clashing and people feel as if they're less familiar with the people around them. That causes social anxieties.

I love being from a screwed up family. We have everything in my family: prescription drug abuse, mental illness, one of my uncles is a Mormon.

Learn good-humor, never to oppose without just reason; abate some degree of pride and moroseness.

I try to be my own player. I really haven't modeled my game after anybody.

No matter how much work a man can do, no matter how engaging his personality may be, he will not advance far in business if he cannot work through others.

You can't think well while people are around you! Best thoughts visit us in the twilight of solitude!

My spirit had been broken a bit over the years by my having to work on films I didn't love. Hollywood's a surreal place, and it really is an assault on your spirit.

One thing you have to have when you act is energy.