For some not to be martyrs is martyrdom indeed.

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that

Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.

Most men do not mature, they simply grow taller.

I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.

If you are going to do something wrong at least enjoy it.