It was the forty-fathom slumber that clears the soul and eye and heart, and sends you to breakfast ravening.

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all i knew); Theirs names are What and Why and When And How And Where and Who.

A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition

Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.

This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool.

There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

It is always easy to be logical. It is almost impossible to be logical to the bitter end.

The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.

Why should I try to make you believe the things I believe in?

I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.

I liked women as a shape to dress.

Meg Gardiner is one of my favorite authors. She always delivers a terrific read. Phantom Instinct should go to the top of your 'to-be-read' pile.

Pain is not an evolutionary error.

When hope is taken away from a people, moral degeneration follows swiftly thereafter.

I'm from Texas, we fry everything.

I truly believe I've been blessed by God, and God walks with me