"It is a steadfast truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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

"The history of art is the history of revivals."

"The history of the world is the record of the weakness, frailty and death of public opinion."

"If anything I try to write something that would be more difficult to film. I tend to see film as competition and would like instead to do what books do best."

"Try not to become a man of success, but rather become a man of value."

"Essentially, I'm untrained, so I just go with my imagination and try to put myself as solidly as I can into the shoes of whatever person I'm going to be playing."

"It is a essential truth that strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground."