It is not about the pasture of the sheep, but about their wool. [Lat., Non est de pastu ovium quaestio, sed de lana.]

Lust sullies every age of man, but quite extinguishes old age.

Common men should esteem learning as silver, noble men prize it as gold, and princes as jewels.

Protect us, Golden One. I believe we are all going to need it.

People think being famous is so glamorous, but half the time you're in a strange hotel room living out of a suitcase.

I don't see my movies. I think it's healthier and safer to keep a bit of distance. I'm afraid to be disappointed.

We can only love what we know.

It is better to look up.

One is forced to speak not of what is held in common between the cultures, but what is held in common between the myths, and that in its simplest archetypal forms.

I'm suspicious of the idea of architects acting like business executives, brand managers, or purveyors of luxury goods.

Christian worship is the most momentous, most urgent, most glorious action that can take place in human life.

In general, I think my freedom of invention is not limited when I use historical characters.

I don't have any love for this business or the game or for acting. This is my day job.