80 Quotes by Gary Sinise

Freedom and security are precious gifts that we, as Americans, should never take for granted. We must do all we can to extend our hand in times of need to those who willingly sacrifice each day to provide that freedom and security. While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more.

When I think of work, it's mostly about having control over your destiny, as opposed to being at the mercy of what's out there.

So for, you know, for a good 20 years now I've been involved with veterans and soldiers and in support of them no matter what they're doing.

Careers, like rockets, don't always take off on schedule. The key is to keep working the engines.

I do spend a lot of weekends on the road. I have to pace myself. It can be pretty busy, but I'm not out in the Afghan desert with 70 pounds on my back, away from my family for a year at a time. I keep a good perspective on it.

The chance to play a romantic character who kisses somebody onscreen was one of the elements that made me want to do 'The Stand.' The more you can do, the better, and I've been known as a character actor.

But I’ve got more to learn, too. I don’t feel like I’m done or I know it all.

While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.

When I think of work, it’s mostly about having control over your destiny, as opposed to being at the mercy of what’s out there.