I've always thought that we, as human beings, would be naive and arrogant to pretend that we're the only life form in the galaxy.

If the prime directives were followed a little more accurately here on earth, I mean it sounds somewhat Pollyanna, but I think people would certainly get along better.

Someone once said "Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgements."

I'm sort of in for a penny, in for a pound with Star Trek, It's my life at this point. To deny it would just be foolish.

No, the type-casting didn't happen until after Star Trek. I don't think that you get typecast until you've been cast!

I think Star Trek has been very double-edged for all of us - as actors, writers, directors.

I think, frankly, that I'm a better director than I was an actor.

I think, unfortunately or fortunately, the reality of Hollywood is that if your movie makes money, they'll make another one.

Don't get me wrong-I'm very thankful for all the aliens I've met and loved.

I don't think you ever leave Star Trek for good.

One of my philosophies as a director is to listen to other people's great ideas because they'll help make you better.

Worrying about where to begin puts you in a fair way to waste your life worrying, without getting noticeably closer to beginning.

Love always has its price, come whence it may.

Of all the great heavyweights of modern times, Joe Frazier was the unluckiest. He had to share an era with both Ali and Foreman.

Hopefully as you get older you get more selfless. That would be probably a good goal. I don't know if we do, though.

The brain weighs only three pounds, yet it is the most complex object in the solar system.

Beginnings are definitely the most exciting, middles are perplexing and endings are a disaster.

Failure is not attached to outcome, but in not trying. This way, it is about answering to yourself.

Too many!' James shouted, and slammed the door behind him.

Mothers unconsciously allow more latitude to sons, and open encouragement, and with daughters they treat them as they would treat themselves.

If I know what's true in my heart and my soul, then what people say can't shape that.