People say I'm a one-note actor, but the way I figure it, those other guys are just looking for that one right note.

My first business deal was with my mother. I invested in chickens. I sold the eggs to my mother.

After 87 pictures in 47 years, I knew when to quit.

This world's divided into two kinds of people: the hunter and the hunted. Luckily I'm the hunter. Nothing can change that.

I have no regrets, except perhaps one: I should have tried harder to be a better actor.

I never pretended to be a great actor.

I turned down as many roles that I thought were beyond my abilities as I did ones I thought weren't good enough.

Duke Wayne played a mean guy but never an anti-hero.

A cease-fire between human beings depends upon a cease-fire with God.

It reminded me of what Dad said after every snail’s crawl home fromAlbany when snow hit.“It’s New York, people. It’s winter. We get snow. If you aren’t preparedto deal with it, move to Miami.

So many of us, myself included, need to keep our sense of personal outrage in check. Each human beings position on the planet is one of intense humility.

We rarely ever perceive others as being sensible, except for those who agree with us.

Listen to me, my Friend! My beloved Lord is within.

You find out who your friends are. Some people didn't have much to do with me when I was down. I've got a long memory.

Canadians want a country. They don't want a community of communities. I'm committed to the national unity of the country.

Don't feel bad for one moment about doing what brings you joy.

People rarely said what they thought, or revealed how they felt. No one was honest.

If you're the leader, you've got to give up your omniscient and omnipotent fantasies - that you know and must do everything. Learn how to abandon your ego to the talents of others.