I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you've done. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
With a terrible script you hustle and try to make it better. But with a good script it can be trouble because you rest on your laurels, so to speak, you think it's going to translate easily. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I was kind of like chasing my tail and trying to do the right thing, and was a little bit stupid. Or irresponsible, which… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
Discipline for me is about respect. It's not even about self-respect; it's about respect for life and all it offers. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
People never change because they are under threat or under duress. Never. They change because they see something that makes their life seem valuable… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn't mean you have to stay there. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I don't like words coming out of a character's mouth that I adore because not only is he a little bit duplicitous but he's… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
My old man had a philosophy: peace means having a bigger stick than the other guy. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
You can't go from a $2,000-a-night suite at La Mirage to a penitentiary, and really understand it, and come out a liberal. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I'm an actor, a husband, a father of two, and a full-time Avenger. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
