Nature, philosophy and social issues are the three things that always occupy my mind. You do not have any power over others but can only change yourself.

To live greatly, you have to risk greatly.

If I do not respond to some situation, my conscience kills me. I believe in permissible violence, not necessarily non-violence.

I never wanted to become an actor. I always wanted to be a farmer and dreamt of owning half an acre of agriculture land.

I have always wanted to be a gardener, and I love the time I spend in my garden.

It's destiny that pushed me towards showbiz. I wanted to start off as a technician, but out of compulsion, I became an actor.

I have been a depressed kid. I wanted to lead a quiet life, never wanted to be an actor.

Life is bigger than cinema. Cinema is just a part of life, so I never take success or failure seriously.

Politics organizes our lives. We can't disregard it. Politics has lot of muck, lot of dirt. But that doesn't mean you have to be away from it. It's ubiquitous.

I like the feeling of words doing as they want to do and as they have to do.

Disrespect is the weapon of the weak

We have no firm hold on any knowledge or philosophy that can lift us out of our difficulties.

But human borders mean nothing to air, water, windblown soil or seeds or migrating fish, birds or mammals.

I had been in the hurrying waters too long not to appreciate an opportunity to lie on the bank and rest, watch others, and gain strength for the coming years.

Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord.

You are not going to be what you decide to be; you are going to be what you decide to be around.

Instead of last man standing, it'll be last man smiling.

I have been very lucky for most of my adult life to be working as an actor.

Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone, since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.