Born on 31 December 1937 in Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, Wales, Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins is a legendary Welsh film actor and phenomenal human. The 83-year-old veteran actor has a lot of golden nuggets to share about life through his own life experiences.
Here are some of our favourite quotes:
1. "My philosophy is: It’s none of my business what people say of me and think of me." - Anthony Hopkins.
2. "Life is tough, but you just have to just get out of bed, get out and do it”- Anthony Hopkins.
3. "We all dream. We dream vividly, depending on our nature." - Anthony Hopkins
4. “We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Think. Think. Think. You can never trust the human mind anyway. It's a death trap.” – Anthony Hopkins
5. “I've had no contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.” – Anthony Hopkins
6. “I'm a pretty tough guy, you know. I'm a pretty hard man. I've got a lot of compassion, but I don't waste time with people.” – Anthony Hopkins
7. “I'm devious, cruel, cunning and addictive.” – Anthony Hopkins
8. “Once you begin to fall off the track and believe you breathe different air to everyone else, you're doomed; you're finished.” – Anthony Hopkins
9. “Why love if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore; only the life I have lived. The pain now is part of the happiness then.” – Anthony Hopkins
10. “I have dual citizenship; it just so happens I live in America. I would like to go back to Wales. I'm obsessed with my childhood, and at least three times a week dream I am back there.” – Anthony Hopkins
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