Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge.

Above all, it is not decency or goodness of gentleness that impresses the Middle East, but strength.

Never, ever deal with terrorists. Hunt them down and, more important, mercilessly punish those states and groups that fund, arm, support, or simply allow their territories to be used by the terrorists with impunity.

One of the great problems with Americans is that - being a decent people - they assume that everyone else is equally decent.

Pain is the doorway to wisdom and to truth.

No man or woman is an island. To exist just for yourself is meaningless. You can achieve the most satisfaction when you feel related to some greater purpose in life, something greater than yourself.

My first kiss was onscreen. My character learned to drive before I did, so when they asked me to hit the mark with that giant Lincoln, I hit the camera instead. Being an actor gives an interesting perspective on life. And in my case, an interesting preview.

I've learned from experience you just never know what happens in life.