There are no new truths, but only truths that have not been recognized by those who have perceived them without noticing.

We all live in suspense, from day to day, from hour to hour; in other words, we are the hero of our own story.

Modern neurosis began with the discoveries of Copernicus. Science made men feel small by showing him that the earth was not the center of the universe.

Every age has a keyhole to which its eye is pasted.

Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon.

Every word she writes is a lie, including "and" and "the."

Bureaucracy, the rule of no one, has become the modern form of despotism.

If someone tells you he is going to make a 'realistic decision', you immediately understand that he has resolved to do something bad.

For self-realization, a rebel demands a strong authority, a worthy opponent, God to his Lucifer.

We are the hero of our own story.

Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on the individual by the state pending good behavior.

Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not "This is misfortune, " but "To bear this worthily is good fortune.

it is horrible being all alone.

Artists don't make objects. Artists make mythologies.

I am extremely disappointed by the actions of the 9/11 commission.

Do not dump your woes upon people — keep the sad story of your life to yourself. Troubles grow by recounting them.

An actor wants to get up every day and they can't think of anything particularly more fun to do than getting into a made-up situation and living it out as if it's real.

To be a success in business, be daring, be first, be different.

It is a remarkable fact, a scientific fact, that the healthiest children come from the happiest mothers.

The fact is, we'll never build a lasting economic recovery by going deeper into debt at a faster rate than we ever have before.

'The Pianist' is a movie I could watch over and over again.