People say I'm cocky, but am I supposed to sit here and be insecure and not know where my future's going or not realize that moviemaking is the greatest thing to happen to me?

Obviously, circumstances alone do not make us happy or unhappy. It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within you. That is where the kingdom of hell is, too.

Give your problem all the thought you possibly can before a solution is reached. But when the matter is settled and over with, worry not at all.

Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed.

Believe that you will succeed, and you will.

Make a man laugh a good hearty laugh, and you've paved the way for friendship. When a man laughs with you, he, to some extent, likes you.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.