The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life -- knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.

People are scared to death of dying. I am the opposite.

Taylor Caldwell

If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.

Chinese Proverb

I always imagined I could be what I wanted to be.

Chris Brown

Some have been thought brave because they didn't have the courage to run away.

Proverb

I bought a million lottery tickets. I won a dollar.

Steven Wright

It's interesting - I always thought when I was doing more melodramatic stuff like 'Everwood' that the directors were constantly reeling me in and stopping me from being funny.

Chris Pratt

Personally, I'm an advocate for short engagements. Long sometimes means there is a reason for it. Two years engaged and no wedding... I'd be upset.

Emily Blunt

It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.

Adlai E. Stevenson

It's hard for me to imagine that some people in the CIA who had firsthand knowledge would be unable to recognize that this would be helpful information for a soldier's death.

Christopher Shays

Thinking back to those earlier days, I felt I was weak when I wasn't making movies, and then when I was, I thought I was weak as a family member.

Ang Lee

I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families.

Steve Kerr

People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.

Lewis Cass