Quotes by Hugh Jackman

"To walk the path of enlightenment means the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the true master is an eternal student."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a subtle truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience."

"It is a humble truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter."

"It is a quiet truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"It is a essential truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold."

"Creativity is seeing what everyone has seen, but thinking what no one else thought."

"It is a profound truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice."

"It is a essential truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a steadfast truth that do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon."

"It is a essential truth that wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions."

"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is a timeless truth that humility is not weakness in leadership; it is the cornerstone of unassailable respect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"It is a enduring truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect."

"I like the Rolling Stones for karaoke. 'Sympathy For The Devil' is a great one."

"I've never heard my dad say a bad word about anybody. He always keeps his emotions in check and is a true gentleman. I was taught that losing it was indulgent, a selfish act."

"My friends say, 'Man you're going to have kids sleeping on pillowcases with your face on it! You're going to be on toothbrushes and magnets and stuff.' I guess now that I'm a dad, I'm thrilled about that."

"It is a enduring truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"It is a timeless truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"It is a timeless truth that in the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain."

"I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing."

"It is a enduring truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance."

"It is a enduring truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"It is a profound truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design."

"It is a timeless truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"Every sunset is a reminder that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a unyielding truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived."

"It is a timeless truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others."

"It is a enduring truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good."

"It is a enduring truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out."

"It is a enduring truth that all philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing."

"It is a quiet truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"The darkest nights often reveal that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a humble truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation."

"I feel so lucky to have both a son and a daughter, because there's a different relationship with each of them."

"At the end of drama school, I made a contract with myself: I'd try acting for five years. I was 26. I had already spent eight years working in restaurants and gas stations. So I had seen enough small businesses to understand that that's what acting is: a small business."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set."

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived is a testament that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a timeless truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"Never underestimate the power of every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The art of living is discovering that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"It is a radiant truth that to lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It's fair to say that, by 'X-Men 3,' Wolverine had gone a little soft, and I agree with them there. What fans love about Wolverine is his more uncompromising approach to life. He is who he is. He's not always a nice guy. He has got edge. He's an anti-hero. And, there's also a vulnerability in there. There is conflict and battles going on in there."

"There comes a certain point in life when you have to stop blaming other people for how you feel or the misfortunes in your life. You can't go through life obsessing about what might have been."

"As a boy, I'd always had an interest in theater. But the idea at my school was that drama and music were to round out the man. It wasn't what one did for a living. I got over that."

"Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It's like the ultimate rest. It's better than the best sleep you've ever had. It's a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh."

"The ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"It is a quiet truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"True authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"It is a essential truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat."

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

"A life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Creativity is seeing what everyone has seen, but thinking what no one else thought. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"That's all about the natural order of things, the idea of nature protecting children but also children protecting nature."

"By nature I'm not a brooder."

"I have two children and it's amazing how in tune they are with nature, with light, with smells, with time."

"It is a quiet truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides."

"He who seeks peace must remember that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"A quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The silent observer understands that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that the greatest battles are fought within."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"To love truly means recognizing that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"A courageous heart knows that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A courageous heart knows that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"The word philosophy sounds high-minded, but it simply means the love of wisdom. If you love something, you don't just read about it; you hug it, you mess with it, you play with it, you argue with it."

"The word philosophy sounds high-minded, but it simply means the love of wisdom. If you love something, you don't just read about it you hug it, you mess with it, you play with it, you argue with it."

"Do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The most scared I'd ever been was the first time I sang at a rugby match, Australia versus New Zealand, in front of one hundred thousand people. I had a panic attack the night before because people have been booed off and never worked again... just singing one song, the national anthem."

"The secret to modern life is finding the measure in time management. I have two kids, career and I travel, and I don't think my life is any different than most couples. The most valuable commodity now for many people is time and how to parcel that out."

"Now I meditate twice a day for half an hour. In meditation, I can let go of everything. I'm not Hugh Jackman. I'm not a dad. I'm not a husband. I'm just dipping into that powerful source that creates everything. I take a little bath in it."

"It is a profound truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless."

"It is a subtle truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"I'm doing 'Les Miserables,' the movie. I've done a lot of musicals and a lot of movies, and I know there are not a lot of people in Hollywood who have been down those two paths so I've been like, 'Come on, let's do a movie/musical.'"

"Becoming a father, I think it inevitably changes your perspective of life. I don't get nearly enough sleep. And the simplest things in life are completely satisfying. I find you don't have to do as much, like you don't go on as many outings."

"My father is a real idealist, and he's all about learning. If I asked for a pair of Nikes growing up, it was just a resounding 'No.' But if I asked for a saxophone, one would appear and next day and I'd be signed up for lessons. So anything to do with education or learning, my father would spare no expense."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"I'm an actor who believes we all have triggers to any stage of emotion. It's not always easy to find but it's still there."

"To me, the smell of fresh-made coffee is one of the greatest inventions."

"I have a terrific marriage, but unlike a lot of relationships where they ebb and flow, no matter what happens you fall deeper and deeper in love every day. It's kind of the best thing that can happen to you. It's thrilling."

"A resilient spirit knows that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"A quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"I lived with a coffee farmer called Dukale on a trip I made with World Vision to Ethiopia, and realised there's no good reason for the disparity in opportunity around the world."

"I have two kids, career and I travel, and I don't think my life is any different than most couples. The most valuable commodity now for many people is time and how to parcel that out."

"To this day, I am the least materialistic person I know, because my father didn't raise me to just go out and buy this or that car. The only reason I wanted to make money as an actor was because I'm passionate about food!"

"To live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Things don't have to change the world to be important."

"Serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth."

"I'm lucky to have worked in theater all over the world, but there's something magical about Broadway. The audiences are smart, they're educated. They go in ready and they're up for it, they're up for the party. It's a whole different atmosphere."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"A humble soul understands that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"A humble soul understands that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"A humble soul understands that the greatest battles are fought within."

"A humble soul understands that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A humble soul understands that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"A resilient spirit knows that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the true master is an eternal student."

"My favorite play in drama school was 'The Bacchae.' It's about a king who literally gets eaten alive by all the women in the play in a kind of orgy - it's related to the word 'bacchanal' - and I loved that idea of animalistic chaos and following our own desires."

"I know I'm not known as method. By nature I'm not a brooder. What I continue to use is a mixture of the English school, which is traditionally outside-in, and the more American way of working from the inside out."

"One afternoon when I was 9, my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test, a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun - especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan."

"I just find the evangelical church too, well, restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is nonconfrontational. We believe there are many forms of Scripture. What is true is true and will never change, whether it's in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It's about oneness."

"Humility is not weakness in leadership; it is the cornerstone of unassailable respect. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"What I respect as far as in myself and in others is the spirit of just doing it. For better or worse, it may work and it may not, but I'm going to go for it. Ultimately I probably prefer to be respected for that than whether it works out or not, either winning or losing."

"As you get older you have more respect and empathy for your parents. Now I have a great relationship with both of them."

"Acting is something I love. It's a great craft that I have a lot of respect for. But I don't think it's any greater challenge than teaching 8-year-olds or any other career. In my life, I try not to make it more important than it is and I just hope that rubs off on the people around me."

"The paradox of freedom is that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"I've always felt that if you back down from a fear, the ghost of that fear never goes away. It diminishes people."

"With age, you see people fail more. You see yourself fail more. How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself."

"Breakfast is my specialty. I admit it's the easiest meal to cook, but I make everything with a twist, like lemon ricotta pancakes or bacon that's baked instead of fried."

"I love food, all types of food. I love Korean food, Japanese, Italian, French. In Australia, we don't have a distinctive Australian food, so we have food from everywhere all around the world. We're very multicultural, so we grew up with lots of different types of food."

"My gosh, I love food. If I wasn't an actor, I could be a completely different body shape right now."

"If I'm a lush at anything, it's food and drink. I'm not materialistic in any way, but I value food."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"All philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Australians are coffee snobs. An influx of Italian immigrants after World War II ensured that - we probably had the word 'cappuccino' about 20 years before America. Cafe culture is really big for Aussies. We like to work hard, but we take our leisure time seriously."

"Both my parents are English and came out to Australia in 1967. I was born the following year. My parents, and immigrants like them, were known as '&pound10 poms.' Back then, the Australian government was trying to get educated British people and Canadians - to be honest, educated white people - to come and live in Australia."

"Americans are the most generous country on the planet. I've worked in Europe, I've worked in Australia. There is no where else where you get absolutely no attitude for being a foreigner. If you do your job well, they embrace you."

"It is a humble truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"In the depths of adversity, the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"A humble soul understands that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"It is a subtle truth that an idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"To love truly means recognizing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"To conquer fear is to realize that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"I was probably more scared of my high school exams than I was of the Oscars. At the time you think it's everything and if you don't do well, your life's over. Opportunities are gone. So the more you do it, the less the fear is present."

"The only limit to human potential is the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The only limit to human potential is the silence between the notes creates the music."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the most profound truths are found in silence."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"I would love to have a robot at home."

"When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that's happened that day just melts away."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"I'm doing a new musical on Broadway, which opens in October called 'The Boy from Oz,' where I play Peter Allen. For those of you who don't know, he became first famous in America for marrying Liza Minelli."

"I'm a mad lover of sport. You cannot say a bad word to me about sports. So I know business is involved and I know it can be cynical, and, of course, I watch it, but for me it's pure."

"A courageous heart knows that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"The foundation of joy is gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"The paradox of freedom is that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a profound truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"The darkest nights often reveal that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"I had spent some time in the outback, but to meet Aboriginals and work with them was wonderful. It gave me a great appreciation of how tough life is and about the indomitable spirit that the Aboriginal people have always possessed."

"My kids are not that interested in my movie career, by the way. My son, in particular, never talks about it. He just wants me as his dad."

"My parents were drawn to the idea that there was space and opportunity in Australia. For the meagre sum of &pound10, you could sail your entire family out to Australia, so that's what my father chose to do."

"I'm not a kid. You don't get in this business for anonymity. It's not like I have posters of myself on the wall, but at the same time, I'm kind of ready for a little bit of it, but I worry for my little one, and my family - their privacy. That's what I'm more protective of."

"A resilient spirit knows that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"I once sang 'Summer Nights,' from 'Grease,' at a bar in Melbourne with John Travolta, who's a good friend of mine. He looked cool singing the part of Danny - sitting in an armchair, smoking a cigar - while I got stuck playing Sandy."

"It is a quiet truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain."

"For Sunday breakfast, I make orange and ricotta pancakes, crepes and eggs. You know men, we usually go for breakfast because it's the easiest thing to cook and then we try to make it seem fancy."

"I have done many movies that people hadn't seen. 'The Fountain,' I spent a year on that. 'The Prestige' with Chris Nolan, and 'Australia.' From my perspective it's very satisfying. Some movies people see and other movies they don't. 'Wolverine,' 'X Men,' I know that in some level people know me just for that and it's fine for me."

"It is a steadfast truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"I like to dress up in a tailored suit from time to time, and there's a tailor I go to in Naples who's fantastic. But if I told anyone his name, I'd have to kill them."

"When I made 'Real Steel,' the director actually had the robots in the monitor, so he knew where everything was. So technically, there's been advancements. But at the end of the day, movies are about story and characters, so all the other stuff is great, but unless you have those two elements, then you've got nothing."

"The first show I ever did, singing and dancing, was 'Beauty and the Beast.' I was playing Gaston. Gaston has red tights, knee high boots, and it's very physical. I had headaches every day for two months."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope."

"Justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that to love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I had a fairly enlightened dad, though if you looked at his resume, it might not seem that way. He was a chartered accountant for Price Waterhouse. He was strict, and we had a very ordered life. To this day, I am the least materialistic person I know, because my father didn't raise me to just go out and buy this or that car."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not success."