I have no idea what the mind of a lowlife scoundrel is like, but I know what the mind of an honest man is like; it is terrifying.

In keeping people straight, principle is not as powerful as a policeman.

Lies kill love, it's been said. Well, what about frankness, then.

Heroism does not require spiritual maturity.

By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.

I love kids. I just love kids. They put you in a good mood and they are so full of life.

[John F. Kennedy] was Arthur, the guy in the middle of the room with all the swords pointed at him. ... He wanted control of the situation.

I'm very drawn to Eastern Europe, so I like a Hungarian writer who wrote in French called Emil Cioran; he was always good for giving me such a stir.

I like to make movies about how people actually live, realistically.

Every child should have a safe place in their life.

The things that I look at include Renaissance art. I'm obsessed with churches and paintings of saints.

I have my own personal opinions, but they're just that.

Above all things, respect yourself.

Man desires to be free and he desires to feel important. This places him in a dilemma, for the more he emancipates himself from necessity the less important he feels.