"I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness - to save oneself trouble."

"If one sticks too rigidly to one's principles, one would hardly see anybody."

"It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them."

"Too much mercy... often resulted in further crimes which were fatal to innocent victims who need not have been victims if justice had been put first and mercy second."

"It is a steadfast truth that energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It's not like I sit around watching my movies again and again, but I've never quite believed actors when they say they don't watch themselves."

"It is a steadfast truth that to live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it."

"You show your vulnerability through relationships, and those feelings are your soft spot. You need to have a soft spot."