One thing I know for sure: it is only by doing what we fear that we can ever truly learn to be brave.

I never wanted to do TV. I just did what I was trained to do through the Special Forces, and I've been doing that from a very young age.

The rules of survival never change, whether you're in a desert or in an arena.

If you risk nothing you gain nothing

Is your ego small enough, and your backbone strong enough, to raise others up high on your shoulders?

Sometimes an ember is all we need.

I've seen extreme bravery from the least likely of people. Life is about the moments when it's all gone wrong. That's when we define ourselves.

You don't need to go to the ends of the earth, you don't need to climb Everest to have a great adventure, it's invariably on our doorstep.

A wise man knows; learn from others, never get complacent and know where the classic old dangers come from.

Live a wild, generous full, exciting life – blessing those around you and seeing the good in all.

There is no feeling like coming home after danger.

Love for each other is always there.Open your heart, feel it, it will get better.

The love between friends could create life.

It is all about value. For good outcomes, we have to value the right things to make the best choices.

Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines.

The secret to a happy marriage is a sense of humor, because marriage throws you curveballs. It is not easy.

As a songwriter, I'm not necessarily writing about myself or my life.

It's a strange lesson to learn in life that your differences, the things that make you feel uncomfortable about yourself are what will help you to grow into who you are. Those are your gifts.

Love is like the lion’s tooth.

Men dislike being awakened from their death in life.

My hero is Michelle Williams, who I grew close to when we did 'Meek's Cutoff.' She's an extraordinary actor and mom.