Gary Cooper

"Real beauty is in the integrity of a person's character."

"The greatest freedom is freedom from your own ego."

"I believe in leaving the world a little better than you found it."

"I believe in the power of a firm handshake and a direct look in the eye."

"The most important thing is to be honest with yourself about who you are."

"A man's word is his bond, and that's worth more than any contract."

"You have to take chances in life if you want to accomplish anything worthwhile."

"I've learned that silence can be more powerful than any eloquent speech."

"The best way to live is to do what you believe is right."

"Real strength comes from knowing your own weaknesses."

"I never worried much about what others thought as long as I could sleep at night."

"A good day's work is its own reward."

"You can't control life, but you can control how you respond to it."

"The characters I played taught me more about humanity than any book."

"Loyalty is something you don't find very often anymore."

"I believe in doing things the hard way if that's what integrity demands."

"A man should be judged by his actions, not his words."

"Simple living and honest dealing are the best policies."

"Fear is just an invitation to be brave."

"The world needs more people who keep their promises."

"I never took myself too seriously, even when the roles were serious."

"Time teaches you what matters and what doesn't."

"You have to earn respect; it can't be given or demanded."

"The greatest gift you can give someone is your full attention."

"Hard work is the only shortcut I know."

"I learned more from failures than I ever did from success."

"Being authentic is far more valuable than being famous."

"Patience is the virtue of understanding that good things take time."

"A man without principles is a man without a future."

"The greatest adventure is living a life true to yourself."