I can't think of any more important value to instill in our children than the desire to help others. I feel strongly about setting an example for them. Real problems can be solved by the next generation if we instill in them the right values.
Matt DamonMy mother is a professor of early childhood education. When I was two she would say she knew I was going to be an actor.
Matt DamonClean water is only as far away as the nearest tap, and there are taps everywhere. There's a faucet everywhere. But the reality is, the water in our toilets is cleaner than the water that most people are drinking.
Matt DamonI think what's important for kids to know is that your decisions here on earth matter, your behavior matters and how you treat other people matters.
Matt DamonMost films and directors lose their nerve and want to indicate [emotions] a bit more, to show that their story is clear. I'm not saying that's a good thing; as an actor its anathema to good acting, but to have someone with the confidence to say that should I be utterly natural and minimalist is great.
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