Nobody kicks on being interrupted if it's by applause.
Getting talked about is one of the penalties for being pretty, while being above suspicion is about the only compensation for being homely.
Being an optimist after you've got everything you want doesn't count.
The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.
The idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.
The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.
It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.
Initiative is doing the right things without being told.
I don't like James Bond. They made him a super hero, but he is just an agent, a human being. In my movies, secret agents are more realistic, I didn't want to portray them in the most glowing colours.
It's fun being able to suit up and go and kick butt and not have to worry about memorizing dialogue. It's a whole different way of acting because you're not depending on the words at all, you're really depending on everything else that you have.
Many a man is saved from being a thief by finding everything locked up.
The purpose of my life is being a father to my kids and being a husband to my wife.
I can't tell you if one day I'll be standing up there with an Oscar or directing, but I am going to be the best human being I possibly can.
Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon.
I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.