Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.

It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well.

And thus, the actions of life often not allowing any delay, it is a truth very certain that, when it is not in our power to determine the most true opinions we ought to follow the most probable.

The dreams we imagine when we are asleep should not in any way make us doubt the truth of the thoughts we have when we are awake.

Whether a character is good or evil depends on your perspective.

I think if you show up and you work hard and you're straightforward, you can always create your own opportunities. I hope I'm right.

Whatever ambivalence I felt about my own career, Frankie more than made up for it with his ambition and tenacity.

Why could you smoke all of those cigarettes? It’s not like they are making you better… they are killing you. It seemed real idiotic to me.

Fraud and deceit abound in these days more than in former times.

Boy, I'd hate to shoot on tape or disc or whatever the hell they're talking about. I love film.

I panic every time I put out a record. I think every artist does.

Laughter is an important part of healthy living.

Terrorism is simply the weapon by which the weak engage the strong.

There is a little good in all evil.