234 Quotes by Chris Pine

When you want something enough, it brings out primal emotions. You get into this place of 'must happen, must happen.'

After many years of self-flagellation, I've realised that beating myself up doesn't get me anywhere.

We tell each other stories so we can understand the world better and there's catharsis and we understand the models of what a hero could be and what the hero's journey as a human being is all about. But unfortunately, I think sometimes those stories too can be very prohibitive and confining.

I have no control over what people think, and if I were to spend energy on that, I would be a lifeless, deadened human being.

Anybody who's gone through puberty has understood what it feels like to be an outcast and alone.

I'm an actor, but I am an awful liar.

Life is a beautiful thing. But you're always striving to be better in your art, striving to be heard. And obviously in this business, it's striving to be noticed and appreciated.

I had horrible acne when I was a kid. I felt like a complete and utter ne'er do well and someone who didn't fit in and wasn't handsome. So, I understand implicitly, and with a great amount of empathy, a man or human being that feels that way.

I still have anonymity, which is great. I can go out anywhere I want and no one ever recognizes me.