"You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership."

"Politics is a profession a serious, complicated and, in its true sense, a noble one."

"Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace."

"The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth."

"I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of."

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."

"Do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Here's the thing - I mean, I don't act for statues. I really don't. The great thing about winning an award is that it creates opportunities."