They pass peaceful lives who ignore mine and thine.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Never promise more than you can perform.

Desire is often the greatest poison.

Human beings believe just as they breathe - in order to survive.

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

My 80s were the best years of my life!

There's no downside to traveling the world and making money. I'm doing something I love. A lot of people have sucky jobs, but I have a good one, and I'm not trying to lose it any time soon.

Hackman is able to live in the moment which means there is nothing for him at that split second than what is occurring in the scene.

I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.

When we moved back to the US, folk music was all the rage. So I traded in my banjo for a guitar.

You're in an awfully good mood," he observed. "Was there a sale at Khakis-R-Us?