It is very hard to separate one's self from a character. Sometimes the people closest to me have to be very understanding.
Since I cannot govern my own tongue, though within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongue of others?
Lost time is never found again.
My refusing to eat meat occasioned inconveniency, and I have been frequently chided for my singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, for greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension.
To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.
Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.
After all, wedlock is the natural state of man. A bachelor is not a complete human being. He is like the odd half of a pair of scissors, which has not yet found its fellow, and therefore is not even half so useful as they might be together.
Don't do things to not die, do things to enjoy living. The by-product may be not dying.
People appreciating my performance is good enough for me. I don't care much for awards and have never given it much thought. And anyway, I can't play the games people play to win awards.
I always want to do different things. I'm always obsessed with trying to do different things.
I think it's really important to have a life outside of this [movie] business and just be the best person you can be.