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He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other.

To me, the psychology behind the character is critical. So I work very hard to get into the mind of the man that I'm going to be playing, because number one, I want to understand why he's doing what he's doing. It's essential, it's absolutely essential.

I am quite sure that a little man who braves ridicule to improve the lot of his fellow men, and is thanked by their jibes, is an interesting character.

He who angers you conquers you.

The man that makes a character, makes foes.

Who has a harder fight than he who is striving to overcome himself.

This is the heart of my argument: We can put more pressure on the antagonist for whom we show human concern.

Sometimes there is more exploration in the character for a villain.

Remember that when you meet your antagonist, to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen, but, at the same time, as polished as your sword.