In tyranny lies only failure. Empower every man and you will gain strength.

Do I think Cate Blanchett is the most spectacular creature that ever walked the planet? Yes, I do.

I have to believe I got some kind of say over our lives.

I read the bible often, not just to prepare for "Noah". I believe it is a very important book.

I'm not one of those fellows that is just going to have a psuedo-middling relationship.

I don't know if I was ever looking for this kind of success- it came along as a by-product of concentrating on what I was doing.

The secret to riches is the same as the secret to comedy - timing.

I love going shopping. I have a black belt in it.

There's nothing like sitting back and talking to your cows.

People accuse me of being arrogant all the time. I'm not arrogant, I'm focused.

We can't repay our good luck with bad grace. It invites darkness.

Imagine what you will be, and it will be so.

If you live like it’s the past and you behave like it’s the past, then guys from the future find it very hard to see you.

I have respect for beer.

God bless America, God Save the Queen, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia.

Perhaps it is good to have a beautiful mind, but an even greater gift is to discover a beautiful heart.

The process of doing a play is an organic one and the process of doing a film is totally un-organic.

Talent is only interesting if it's challenged.

The greatest sound in the theater is silence.