Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.

As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.  

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.

The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.

All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years.

Storytelling is storytelling. You still play by the same narrative rules. The technology is completely different. I don't use one piece of technology that I used when I started directing.

If you're going through hell, keep going. 

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

I became the Dalai Lama not on a voluntary basis.

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.