Its up to the courage of the filmmakers to make art in cinema, not just business. John was rejected by studios, he borrowed money and did movies with his own money. Youre either courageous or not. You have to find a way. – Ben Gazzara
The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time. – John Stuart Mill
When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger. – Mark Rutherford
He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold. – Herodotus
Surfing is such an amazing concept. Youre taking on Nature with a little stick and saying, Im gonna ride you! And a lot of times Nature says, No youre not! and crashes you to the bottom. – Jolene Blalock