The beginning of philosophy is the recognition of the conflict between opinions.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

What millions died - that Caesar might be great!

Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.

I loved teaching. And I always used to say that acting was just something I did purely on my own terms, and that if I had to make a living from it there would be too much pressure.

In my stillness I am the eternal possibility. In my movement I am the cosmos.

I don't want China dictating to me.

Eventually, in the editing movie you have to look at it as if you hadn't written it. So, you have to be a bit more brutal.

Come sleep with me: We won't make Love,Love will make us.

In Berlin, things are serious but not hopeless. In Vienna, they are hopeless but not serious.

You may not know it yet, but Samantha Martin is a rock star, she'll tear your heart out one note at a time.

Never go anywhere without condiments. Condiments are our friends.