Richard Gere quotes

Richard Gere is an American actor and humanitarian, widely recognized for his roles in films such as "Pretty Woman" and "Chicago." His charisma and talent have made him a prominent figure in Hollywood for decades. He is also known for his advocacy work on behalf of human rights and causes such as Tibet. Here are 67 of his quotes:

When His Holiness won the Nobel Peace Prize, there was a quantum leap. He is not seen as solely a Tibetan anymore; he belongs to the world. (Richard Gere)
Mindfulness is a quality that's always there. It's an illusion that there's a meditation and post-meditation period, which I always find amusing, because you're either mindful or you're not. View quote
Richard Gere
I have made plenty of mistakes. The key to life is to learn from them. I have been a little too introspective, but I think that stemmed from insecurity or shyness. I took a long time to grow up. View quote
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Sometimes I'm kind of spacey. I'm like Ferdinand the bull, sniffing the daisy, not aware of time, of what's going on in the real world. View quote
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What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love. View quote
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I'm a 50 year-old guy and I'm not in shape like I was when I was 30. View quote
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I don't know any of us who are in relationships that are totally honest - it doesn't exist. View quote
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When someone has a strong intuitive connection, Buddhism suggests that it's because of karma, some past connection. View quote
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The secret of my success is my hairspray. View quote
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Billions of people don't practice a religion at all. View quote
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Everyone responds to kindness. (Richard Gere)
I cry every chance I get. View quote
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All of our energy should be in sacrifice and services. Suffering, at least. View quote
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Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful. View quote
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In a way, one gets stability from being able to order the rational mind. View quote
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My first encounter with Buddhist dharma would be in my early 20s. Like most young men, I was not particularly happy. View quote
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Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on me. View quote
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In saving Tibet, you save the possibility that we are all brothers, sisters. View quote
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Even in comedies, you've got to feel safe for things to just happen in a way that is natural and free, and recognizable as human. View quote
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Certainly there have been better actors than me who have had no careers. Why? I don't know. View quote
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I can't say I have control over my emotions; I don't know my mind. I'm lost like everyone else. I'm certainly not a leader. (Richard Gere)
I do think that good actors can do any part. It doesn't mean that they are the best ones to do it. View quote
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I don't think that bravery is about skin. Bravery is about a willingness to show emotional need. View quote
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I'm not that tough; I'm not that smart. I need life telling me who I am, showing me my mind constantly. I wouldn't see it in a cave. View quote
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If the work is going well and it's something that has value with some meaning to it, it gives back a lot. View quote
Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Richard Gere - Image
Photo: Nancy Pelosi's House office, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: August 31, 1949
Quotes count: 67
Wikipedia: Richard Gere

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