Nothing gets a bigger laugh than when you refer to things like ethics or human rights.

I don't even like to use the word relationship. I don't know what it means.

Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.

But some actors I have met possess an intelligence that I can only dream of. It's about character, it's about behavior. They understand things about people that I simply don't see.

I think you have an obligation to be an optimist. Because if you're not, nothing will change

The twentieth century has exhibited a barbarism and lack of respect for human life on a massive scale just about unknown before

Then I realized that to be really good at this requires a lot of energy and concentration and skill.

Involvement in public affairs is a legitimate use of celebrity

I saw and I met a lot of people who were in the field. It also provided a context in which I came to respect what the actor did, because I saw how difficult it actually was to do.

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

I still think I'm going to do something else when I grow up

I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that.

The more you believe, the more you'll be leaving you, when what you believed turns out to be just lies. Or unjust lies. Or any lies, anyway.

What did the mat say to the door? You must be really aDOORable to open up to everyone who knock at you. And I welcome everyone and what do I get? People stepping all over me

We know what we are, but not what we may be.

If some great catastrophe is not announced every morning we feel a certain void. 'Nothing in the paper today ' we sigh.

Take that veil from off of your eyes, look into the future of realize.

Everything. Things you lost. Things you’re gonna lose. Everything. Here’s where it all ties together.

I only am in this business because I enjoy it. I think that is the only way to be in the business.

The best leaders are the best notetakers, best askers, and best learners.

And that's what art is, a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human beings and come to some understanding of this journey we are on.