Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead.
When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung.
I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you are.
To me a book is a message from the gods to mankind; or, if not, should never be published at all.
I don't think I'm beautiful. When I look in the mirror, I just see me - and, I'm pretty used to me.
I was against gay marriage until I realized I didn't have to get one.
I know you've been married to the same woman for 69 years. That is marvelous. It must be very inexpensive.
I made a comfortable living for several years. I invested, and I protected myself, so I enjoy that freedom.
Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.
I do not use any set methods, not even The Method. The character after all is in the lines.
I used to think drinking was the only way to be happy. Now I know there is no way to be happy.
I feel greatly at fault in not having made a loud public protest about Belle Glade before this.
I did not want to be depressed by the gap existing between my weakness and my ambition.
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.
This is New York, and there's no law against being annoying.
If you expect nothing, you're apt to be surprised. You'll get it.
Always have an answer - even if you change your mind five minutes later.
I won't mention the word tired. This is the 20th century and I can go around a little faster.
We've got to win this battle, and we will. We have to win the peace.