It has been more wittily than charitably said that hell is paved with good intentions; they have their place in heaven also.
Robert Southey
Never let a man imagine that he can pursue a good end by evil means, without sinning against his own soul. The evil effect on himself is certain.
Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom he loves.
Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good.
Thomas Sowell
I'm a fool for a good role in a creative piece where there are really such talented writers and wonderful actors.
Sissy Spacek
It's always the big question in our lives if you have a lot of success. What do you do with it? Buy more houses, buy more cars, buy more stuff... →
Kevin Spacey
No matter how good you might be in a movie, you'll never be any better. But in a play, I can be better next Tuesday. That's the thrill of it.
Directing a film was something I was yearning to do. I always wanted to see if I had the capacity to be a good storyteller.
It's just a campy blast. I just want to do as little as I can and make it good, and try not to sell out. I'm sure I will, but I'm just... →
David Spade
You know, when you choose to make your living as an actor, it's all fine and good to look at it as some kind of artistic endeavor. At its best... →
James Spader