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Success is not something I've wrapped my brain around. If people go to those movies, then yes, that's true, big-time read more
Success is not something I've wrapped my brain around. If people go to those movies, then yes, that's true, big-time success. If not, it's much ado about nothing. [On the prospects for his 1997 movies The Rainmaker and Good Will Hunting].
There is never a better measure of what a person is than what he does when he is absolutely free read more
There is never a better measure of what a person is than what he does when he is absolutely free to choose.
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will read more
It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.
Even in the bleakest times, there are gifts to be discovered.
Even in the bleakest times, there are gifts to be discovered.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
Let him that would move the world first move himself.
Let him that would move the world first move himself.
Count your age with friends but not with years.
Count your age with friends but not with years.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.
Abuse a man unjustly, and you will make friends for him.