Martin Sheen quotes

Martin Sheen is an American actor known for his impressive work in film, television, and theater. Renowned for his roles in movies like "Apocalypse Now" and the TV series "The West Wing," he has earned widespread critical acclaim. He is also recognized for his lifelong commitment to activism and humanitarian causes. Here are 57 of his quotes:

I have been accused of being a traitor, and I have been accused of not supporting the military. Nothing could be further from the truth. (Martin Sheen)
I still believe in the nonviolent Jesus and the basic human goodness present in all of us. View quote
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Future generations are not going to ask us what political party were you in. They are going to ask what did you do about it, when you knew the glaciers were melting. View quote
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I just think that the only way we come to ourselves is through each other. View quote
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Those years on the golf course as a caddie, boy, those people were something. They were vulgar, some were alcoholics, racist, they were very difficult people to deal with. A lot of them didn't have a sense of humor. View quote
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I do it because I can't seem to live with myself if I do not. I don't know any other way to be. It isn't something you can explain; it is just something that you do; it is something that you are. View quote
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Nothing ever gets done unless it's done by a fanatic. View quote
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My only regret about having four children is that I didn't have four more. View quote
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We live in a very dysfunctional society, and this is a very, very dysfunctional Administration. View quote
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I learned I had to stand for something so I could stand to be me. View quote
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I love being Spanish as much as I love being Irish, and I really love being Irish. (Martin Sheen)
In order to understand this Administration it is helpful to have a background in [Alcoholics Anonymous's] Twelve Step, because it is real clear to those of us who understand the Twelve Step program that these are very dysfunctional times. We live in a very dysfunctional society, and this is a very, very dysfunctional Administration. The proven way for this Administration to keep power is to keep us all in fear. As long as we are afraid of the unknown and afraid of each other, he, or anyone like him, can rule. It's like they will take responsibility for protecting us. It's when we take back the responsibility for protecting ourselves that they get scared. I am amazed by the level of arrogance within the Administration. View quote
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If you have an awareness that your life is not full and that you are not yourself, that is the beginning, I think, of the journey toward spirituality. I don't have a clue what God is; I really don't. I would never, ever and tell anyone what to look for. The only thing I would say is: the journey to spirituality is the journey to your own humanity. The more human you are, I think, the more godlike you are. And that is the genius of God. View quote
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Anybody who plays golf will tell you that you play against yourself. View quote
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We are the generation that brought the bomb in. We have got to be the generation that should take it out. View quote
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My first civil disobedience arrest for social justice was in 1986 for protesting the SDI. View quote
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I think President Clinton was probably the brightest President of the 20th century. View quote
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Golf is fundamentally about being honest. I see people hit eight shots and tell me they shot five. I never say a word. It is a reminder to me of what is at stake. View quote
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The key word about The West Wing is show. It is not a reality show. It has nothing to do with reality. View quote
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I am not the President. Instead, I hold an even higher office, that of citizen of the United States. View quote
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This Administration has led us into an area without vision. Bush has no clear understanding of what is being asked of the citizens, and the military is under his direction. (Martin Sheen)
I am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty. View quote
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I honestly do not know if civil disobedience has any effect on the government. I can promise you it has a great effect on the person who chooses to do it. View quote
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I think the Church is a conduit to God. The Church is not God. And I think that from the very beginning Jesus taught us that. View quote
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I'm one of those cliff-hanging Catholics. I don't believe in God, but I do believe that Mary was his mother. View quote
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Martin Sheen

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Photo: Brian McGuirk from Providence, RI, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: August 3, 1940
Quotes count: 57
Wikipedia: Martin Sheen

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