The worst enemy of human hope is not brute facts, but men of brains who will not face them. – Max Eastman
It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process. – Max Eastman
It is the ability to take a joke, not make one, that proves you have a sense of humor. – Max Eastman
There is something self-defeating in the too-conscious pursuit of pleasure. – Max Eastman
Acting is something I love. Its a great craft that I have a lot of respect for. But I dont think its any greater challenge than teaching 8-year-olds or any other career. In my life, I try not to make it more important than it is and I just hope that rubs off on the people around me. – Hugh Jackman