The rise of China and other authoritarian states challenges the idea that liberal democracy is the only viable political system.

The only thing I’m scared of is being average.

Greatness is a lot of small things done well, day after day.

People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals - that is, goals that do not inspire them.

I think the key to making a good film is to have a great story and to tell it in a way that is unique and compelling.

I don’t need a map, I make my own path.