There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and pretend to such discretion in the hidden things they hear, that at the end folk come to put faith in them.

Man created God in his image: intolerant, sexist, homophobic and violent.

A bully is not reasonable - he is persuaded only by threats.

The fool shouts loudly, thinking to impress the world.

By men's words we know them.

If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!

For above all things Love means sweetness, and truth, and measure; yea, loyalty to the loved one and to your word. And because of this I dare not meddle with so high a matter.

Be sure that you speak with unfeigned lips.

I love no woman, for love is a serious business, not a jest.

Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.

Being too consumed in fear all the time will result in poor quality of life

There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.

I use rock and jazz and blues rhythms because I love that music. I hope my poetry has a relationship with good-time rock'n roll.

Did you ever reach a point in your life, where you say to yourself, 'This is the best I'm ever going to look, the best I'm ever going to feel, the best I'm ever going to do,' and it ain't that great?

I don't actually drive trains. I'm an actor.

I understand the formula that producers hire directors and directors are hired to direct and actors are hired to act. I don't have any conflict with any directors because I know they're the boss.

Magnetism, as you recall from physics class, is a powerful force that causes certain items to be attracted to refrigerators.

Individuality is either the mark of genius or the reverse. Mediocrity finds safety in standardization.

How thick can you get?

Don't hesitate to learn the most painful aspects of our history, understand it.