"Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy."

"If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise."

"The years like great black oxen tread the world, and God, the herdsman goads them on behind, and I am broken by their passing feet."

"Think where man's glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends."

"Do you want to be an actor, or do you want to be a celebrity? I made that decision when I went to Juilliard. I wanted to be an actor. So, if I get the opportunity to be an actor and do some cool, fun and interesting projects, I'm going to do that."

"I'm surrounded by nothing but great people. I've been blessed with that, so really, I've got no choice but to be an all-around good person."

"If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas."

"The simplest truths often reveal that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."