A tragic situation exists precisely when virtue does not triumph but when it is still felt that man is nobler than the… — George Orwell Copy Share Image
For me, it's always filmmaker and then character and then story. They're all equally important but if you don't have a great… — Channing Tatum Copy Share Image
Sacrifice is greater than love, character is greater than beauty, humanity is greater than wealth, but nothing is greater than good relations. — Babloo Copy Share Image
It's always fun to play the bad guy, because you get a chance to do things that most people only think about… — Jamie Hector Copy Share Image
The whole realm of morality and ethics is something that has escaped the attention of women, by and large. And it needs… — Lorraine Hansberry Copy Share Image
So many times, you get a script and it says, "And then, the character cries," and you read the lines and think,… — Shailene Woodley Copy Share Image
My agent wanted me to audition for Dumbledore's character after Richard Harris died. I was asked if I would like to audition… — Naseeruddin Shah Copy Share Image
Thou art moist and soft clay; thou must instantly be shaped by the glowing wheel. [Lat., Udum et molle lutum es: nunc,… — Aulus Persius Flaccus Copy Share Image
Develop and protect a moral sensibility and demonstrate the character to apply it. Dream big. Work hard. Think for yourself. Love everything… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“But this is my contentment, that I've lost what I never needed and what I need I can never lose: these two… — Walter Wangerin Jr Copy Share Image
I think it crucial to recognize that you can't straightforwardly "adapt" Douglas Adams. Douglas's genius was uniquely his own. What I've tried… — Arvind Ethan David Copy Share Image
Sometimes, the smaller roles in movies can be the most interesting. If you only take the stance that you'll only play central… — Joel Edgerton Copy Share Image
What's great about 'Game of Thrones' is they change the perspective, the POV, all the time. So you will have one story… — Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Copy Share Image
“Morality does not help me. I am a born antinomian. I am one of those who are made for exceptions, not for… — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
People, you know, had trouble with the character. Mindy is not immediately likeable. She does and says a lot of things that… — Mindy Kaling Copy Share Image
The outsider hero is hero riding into town, he's the gunslinger, shame - the same thing, he didn't want to do it… — Antoine Fuqua Copy Share Image
“The Christian Journey is not just to a place "Heaven", it is also to a person "Jesus". Ephesians 4:13 says "Till we… — Kingsley Opuwari Manuel Copy Share Image
It's really important to visit a site you are writing about. Even if you know it well, even if you have lived… — Marge Piercy Copy Share Image
Making cartoons means very hard work at every step of the way, but creating a successful cartoon character is the hardest work… — Joseph Barbera Copy Share Image
I don't know if I am cut out to playing a bad character or not - I really should give it a… — Lindsay Lohan Copy Share Image
The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Suffering isn't a moral endowment. People don't always do well under duress, and it seemed to me to be truer to a… — E. L. Doctorow Copy Share Image
Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in… — Bernard de Mandeville Copy Share Image
Only after my father's death could I speak my own individual truths about him. In a sense, I had to turn him… — Allison Joseph Copy Share Image
The characters you refer to as predatory and unsavory are useful. They're the ones who make a novel into a thriller. They're… — Thomas Perry Copy Share Image
I do a lot of vintage, of course, but I really feel so particular about clothing. I think it stems from acting,… — Morgan Saylor Copy Share Image
When I see fans in the street or at meet-and-greets, it's great. Sometimes they want me to be that person they see… — Maryse Mizanin Copy Share Image
We all know from growing up with TV that John Wells shows are usually very large ensembles with amazingly written characters. He… — Michael Cudlitz Copy Share Image
When you work with a good actor, there is this natural rapport and chemistry that develops over time. That chemistry helps your… — Aamir Khan Copy Share Image
Horror movies often work better when we have a stake in the game. The more we care about the characters, the more… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
With all profound love poured generously over Family, Religion and Nation, Humanity is left in lurch only to be conferred with a… — Anuj Somany Copy Share Image
Never identify yourself with your actions. You are always What you do. Having done 'bad things' doesn't mean you're a bad person.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I say that virtue is really all about enjoying yourself, living fully; but of course it is far from obvious what living… — Terry Eagleton Copy Share Image
I am very opinionated and sometimes a very irritating character but, I have learnt that the quest to learn is a journey,… — Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Copy Share Image
Not long ago I made a list of Doc Ford books I would like to do, and I came up with 11… — Randy Wayne White Copy Share Image
Basically, every character I've ever played, I've based entirely on internal conflict. And I love doing that, because I think it's very… — James McAvoy Copy Share Image
The experience with 'The Knick' is a singular experience. That experience taught me a lot about acting and about being on camera… — Chris Sullivan Copy Share Image
Michael Dyson is popular amongst most blacks because he uses his pedestal as an 'educated' man to justify blacks' rage and hatred… — Jesse Lee Peterson Copy Share Image
'Tis all men's office to speak patience To those that wring under the load of sorrow; But no man's virtue nor sufficiency… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
When I left Bristol City for Palace, I just wanted to be playing football. I didn't care about the money I was… — Yannick Bolasie Copy Share Image