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 still believe in the nonviolent Jesus and the basic human goodness present in all of us.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

I just think that the only way we come to ourselves is through each other.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

Nothing ever gets done unless it's done by a fanatic.

Martin Sheen

My only regret about having four children is that I didn't have four more.

Martin Sheen

We live in a very dysfunctional society, and this is a very, very dysfunctional Administration.

Martin Sheen

I learned I had to stand for something so I could stand to be me.

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.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

Anybody who plays golf will tell you that you play against yourself.

Martin Sheen

We are the generation that brought the bomb in. We have got to be the generation that should take it out.

Martin Sheen

My first civil disobedience arrest for social justice was in 1986 for protesting the SDI.

Martin Sheen

I think President Clinton was probably the brightest President of the 20th century.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

The key word about The West Wing is show. It is not a reality show. It has nothing to do with reality.

Martin Sheen

I am not the President. Instead, I hold an even higher office, that of citizen of the United States.

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.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

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.

Martin Sheen

I'm one of those cliff-hanging Catholics. I don't believe in God, but I do believe that Mary was his mother.

Martin Sheen