I shot my first lion at the age of 14 when a pride threatened my father's livestock while he was away on holiday.

It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full.

I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner eyes.

It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one.

Failure makes success so much sweeter, and allows you to thumb your nose at the crowds.

They do say that socialism is the ideal philosophy-just as long as you have capitalists to pay for it.

I think one of the most poignant things is unrequited love and loneliness.

When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss.

Litigation only makes lawyers fat.

Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not expect and do not welcome.

I don't want children. Why should I let some strange little monster into my life to destroy what to me is a perfect set-up?

He started to estrange her... And they became strangers Who knew each other's heart, So broken as they drifted apart.

Anytime I was denying my inner self, I knew absolutely nothing.

Choice-Judgement.Black coffee acidon an empty stomach.Perception.Cool, clear water.

His characters are ravaged, beaten. They walk through infernos and emerge charred doves.

Greatness is not measured by what you have, but by what you give.

I had once again proven that again alone, I was again enough.

What is human warfare but just this an effort to make the laws of God and nature take sides with one party.

Segregation has no place in the education system.

... every man on the planet Has just as much right as yourself to the road.

Actors have to protect each other in a way. The idea of humiliating another actor or being humiliated myself is devastating.