I do believe in the old saying, 'What does not kill you makes you stronger.' Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity.
Angelina Jolie
Without pain, there would be no suffering, without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes. To make it right, pain and suffering is the key to all windows, without it, there is no way of life.
If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is.
Where ever I am I always find myself looking out the window wishing I was somewhere else.
I've been reckless, but I'm not a rebel without a cause.
Our diversity is our strength. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same.
Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.
If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I'm not frightened by anyone's perception of me.
I need more sex, OK? Before I die I wanna taste everyone in the world.
I'm happy being myself, which I've never been before. I always hid in other people, or tried to find myself through the characters, or live out their lives, but I didn't have those things in mine.
We care for each other and care about our family, and we are both working towards the same goal.
Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.
There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.
When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire.
Make bold choices and make mistakes. It's all those things that add up to the person you become.
All women do have a different sense of sexuality, or sense of fun, or sense of like what's sexy or cool or tough.
When I get logical, and I don't trust my instincts - that's when I get in trouble.
I don't believe in guilt; I believe in living on impulse as long as you never intentionally hurt another person. And don't judge people in your life. I think you should live completely free.
What nourishes me also destroys me.
I don't see myself as beautiful, because I can see a lot of flaws. People have really odd opinions. They tell me I'm skinny, as if that's supposed to make me happy.
I probably wouldn't have made it this far if I were a refugee.
Homework's hard. Especially math. My kids joke with me. They tell me they have homework. I say, 'Okay.' And then I sit down and they say, 'It's math.' 'No! Not math! English, history, anything!'
I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy. When I get logical and I don't trust my instincts - Thats when I get in trouble.
First and foremost comes my family and my life with Brad. We have so much joy in raising our children and teaching them about the world that nothing really compares to that.
I've never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I'm a good person. I believe I'm a good mom. But that's for my kids to decide, not for the world.
I never felt settled or calm. You can't really commit to life when you feel that.
The truth is I love being alive. And I love feeling free. So if I can't have those things then I feel like a caged animal and I'd rather not be in a cage. I'd rather be dead. And it's real simple. And I think it's not that uncommon.
We have a choice about how we take what happens to us in our life and whether or not we allow it to turn us. We can become consumed by hate and darkness, or we're able to regain our humanity somehow, or come to terms with things and learn something about ourselves.
I like someone who is a little crazy but coming from a good place. I think scars are sexy because it means you made a mistake that led to a mess.
I always play women I would date.
I am a strong believer that without justice, there is no peace. No lasting peace, anyway.
I'm getting a wrinkle above my eyebrow because I just can't stop lifting it, and I love that you know.
I never like being touched, ever. People used to say I held my breath when they were hugging me. I still do.
I love to put on lotion. Sometimes I'll watch TV and go into a lotion trance for an hour. I try to find brands that don't taste bad in case anyone wants to taste me.
It's hard to be clear about who you are when you are carrying around a bunch of baggage from the past. I've learned to let go and move more quickly into the next place.
He knows my limitations and where I'm a good wife and a good mom.
It is really funny when people say you'd be obvious for a great villain.
Men don't really like skinny, do they?
I prefer directing to acting. There is huge freedom that comes from being behind the camera. It brings a lot of responsibilities as well but is intensely rewarding.
If you have enough people sitting around telling you you're wonderful, then you start believing you're fabulous, then someone tells you you stink and you believe that too!
When I first went to places where people were suffering from war and persecution, I felt ashamed of my feelings of sadness. I could see more possibilities in my life.
I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny muppet.
If I didn't have my films as an outlet for all the different sides of me, I would probably be locked up.
Sometimes I think my husband is so amazing that I don't know why he's with me. I don't know whether I'm good enough. But if I make him happy, then I'm everything I want to be.
I didn't really want to live, so anything that was an investment in time made me angry... but also I just felt sad. When the hopelessness is hurting you, it's the fixtures and fittings that finish you off.
They're right to think that about me, because I'm the person most likely to sleep with my female fans, I genuinely love other women. And I think they know that.
To be intimate with a married man, when my own father cheated on my mother, is not something I could forgive. I could not look at myself in the morning if I did that. I wouldn't be attracted to a man who would cheat on his wife.
I think I should learn French and be a better cook - basic, really good life stuff.
I don't like perfumes that are too strong or sweet. I like a fragrance that is earthy and sensual and can be worn at any time.
I think if you make a good movie, people walk away arguing.
