It is not enough to belong to a religion. You also have to put it into practice. Religion is like medicine. You have to ingest it to combat the illness.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.

Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

Patience is supported & nurtured by a quality of forgiveness.

You don't always need people to take care of you. Sometimes you need people so you can take care of them.

Be grateful for everything. The good, the bad, the ugly. Our entire life is a precious gift. It’s all part of our path.

I don't care about sympathy. I care about playing a character who's understandable and clear.

I think TV promulgates the idea that good art is just art which makes people like and depend on the vehicle that brings them the art.

Reality is the #1 cause of insanity among those who are in contact with it

I used to get the girl; now I get the part. In 'The Quiet American' you may have noticed I got the part and the girl. It's a milestone for me, because it's the last time I'm going to get the girl.

Various channels of dialogue must be kept open to build trust. I will meet North Korea's leader if it is needed to develop relations between the two Koreas.

I don't have nightmares; I give them all to you.

Winning is what happens when commitment, desire, talent, preparation, hard work, and leadership all come together.