In the world of human thought generally, and in physical science particularly, the most important and fruitful concepts are those to which it is impossible to attach a well-defined meaning.

Dividing the goal into pieces must be brought down to the smallest measurable element, a day, to know exactly what to do every day

The materials are mostly from living beings - living human beings. They need to be alive to extract the necessary materials.

Ballet is a dance executed by the human soul.

People think they're in control, but they ain't. The truth is, that which must befall thee must befall thee. And that which must pass thee by must pass thee by.

We have somehow deluded ourselves into thinking that wealth is wisdom

I was happy when I read the script [The Bourne Ultimatum ] - the first version they sent me - to see that before, there's some humanity too.

The white man has got the gold out of the land which belonged to the red man.

I would rather have thirty minutes of wonderful, than a lifetime of nothing special.

The Playboy Calendar this year has some tiptop models. Any more top and they'd tip.

Our culture is biased against quiet and reserved people, but introverts are responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements.