Joaquin Phoenix

“I think that we've become very disconnected from the natural world.”

“It's not about being a vegan. It's about being aware.”

“We fear the idea of personal change more than we fear the idea of creating a better world.”

“We are all just animals. That's all we are, and we're just trying to survive.”

“I think that when you're a child, you're in a constant state of wonder.”

“I don't have a formal education. So I don't have a sense of being an expert in anything.”

“The best that I can be is me.”

“I've been a scoundrel in my life. I've been selfish. I've been cruel at times, hard to work with, and I'm grateful that so many of you in this room have given me a second chance.”

“I think that's when we're at our best: when we support each other. Not when we cancel each other out for past mistakes, but when we help each other to grow.”

“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.”

“I don't believe in God. I don't believe in an afterlife. I don't believe in soul.”

“I think the greatest thing about acting is that you can connect with people.”

“I don't want to be a celebrity. I am not a celebrity.”

“One of the great gifts that my brother gave me, and my family, was that we could see a situation and say, 'This is ridiculous'.”

“I think there's a certain beauty in the ugliness of life.”

“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.”

“I'm a great believer in the fact that as you get older, you become more interesting.”

“Every movie I make, I'm just trying to get it to the point where it's not a complete embarrassment.”

“I have a lot of regrets. I'm not a person who is like, 'I have no regrets.' I have a ton of them.”

“If I'm invested in a character, I'm going to do my best to bring them to life.”