Freedom and slavery, the one is the name of virtue, and the other of vice, and both are acts of the will.

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

You do this often?" she asked."Drink or hijack women?

It may seem like the dragons tormenting you are bigger and fiercer than those lurking in your neighbor’s yard, but this is an illusion. We all face mighty dragons at home in some form.

If you're on the treadmill next to me, the answer is YES, we are racing.

and he said her name to fill the space of five years.

When you think of what you are, and despair; think also of what He is, and take heart.

I feel as if they are somewhere between movement and stillness, and thus in possession of a certain energy.

It never does to leave a live Dragon out of the equation.

I don't think I've made good movies. I've just made some movies more disgusting than others.

I don't miss London much. I find it crowded, vast and difficult to get around. Cabs are incredibly expensive.

Love is where it's at. I'm not speaking of sexual love. I'm talking about where you love each other, want to do the best for each other and just just are happy you found each other.