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:

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.

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.

Richard Gere

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.

Richard Gere

What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love.

Richard Gere

I'm a 50 year-old guy and I'm not in shape like I was when I was 30.

Richard Gere

I don't know any of us who are in relationships that are totally honest - it doesn't exist.

Richard Gere

When someone has a strong intuitive connection, Buddhism suggests that it's because of karma, some past connection.

Richard Gere

The secret of my success is my hairspray.

Richard Gere

Billions of people don't practice a religion at all.

Richard Gere

I cry every chance I get.

Richard Gere

All of our energy should be in sacrifice and services. Suffering, at least.

Richard Gere

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.

Richard Gere

In a way, one gets stability from being able to order the rational mind.

Richard Gere

My first encounter with Buddhist dharma would be in my early 20s. Like most young men, I was not particularly happy.

Richard Gere

Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on me.

Richard Gere

In saving Tibet, you save the possibility that we are all brothers, sisters.

Richard Gere

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.

Richard Gere

Certainly there have been better actors than me who have had no careers. Why? I don't know.

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.

Richard Gere

I don't think that bravery is about skin. Bravery is about a willingness to show emotional need.

Richard Gere

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.

Richard Gere

If the work is going well and it's something that has value with some meaning to it, it gives back a lot.

Richard Gere