You can't use irony as a way of disengaging with the difficult or emotional aspects of life.

I'd come out of the army after five years as a medic. I was a medical administrator and we ran hospitals, and I was a Captain in the army at the end, in 1945.

The big secret in acting is listening to people.

When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk.

If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?

Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck.

Well, I've maybe gotten 200 requests for interviews about Marilyn, and I just decided I'm gonna do my own.

I don't act to live. I live to act.

I've learned that life is very tricky business: Each person needs to find what they want to do in life and not be dissuaded when people question them.

Recipe? Recipe? We don' need no stinkin' recipe.

Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history.

When I think of all the harm [the Bible] has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it.

You weren’t alone, ” he says, making sure I hear every word. “And you weren’t floating.”“How do you know?” I ask.“Because I was carrying you.

Her bluebird of happiness is teal.

Simplicity

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

It isn't making mistakes that's critical; it's correcting them and getting on with the principal task.

Persecution of Christians is growing around the world, and Congress needs to pay more attention to it.

The social network will be the new production line in a company.

The next time you're mad at me, talk to me,' he said. 'Don't shut me out. I don't like playing games. And by the way, I had a great time, too.

Around mid-life everyone goes maniac a little bit.