When desire dies, fear is born.

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

Know or listen to those who know.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Without a rest, test yourself against the best, and then try to find a way to be better.

You have the power to adjust your life experience simply by being grateful.

Lancelot and Guinevere – they looked like two flowers, bright enough to turn to each other for sunlight.

I was never interested in being powerful or famous. But once I got to film school and learned about movies, I just fell in love with it. I didn't care what kind of movies I made.

Your kids grow up. I think they more than anything are making me feel as if, you know, you want to squeeze everything you got every single day out of this thing. Because it passes quick.

I would just listen to records and learn what I could, then just roll it over and over and over.

Don’t ever give up. Don’t see the obstacles, just the way around them. For me, of course it looked improbable, but not impossible. So as long as there was a way, I would not be discouraged.

Life isn't nearly as sacred as the appreciation of passion.

You have to learn how to do each book. It's a different world, a different show.

Success is one thing you can't pay for. You buy it on the installment plan and make payments everyday.