Joaquin Phoenix

I think there's a lot of fear in the world right now.

We need to be more empathetic towards each other.

I think art can be a powerful tool for change.

I'm not afraid to take risks.

I think it's important to challenge ourselves.

I'm not interested in playing it safe.

I want to make films that are thought-provoking.

I'm not interested in making films that are just entertainment.

I want to make films that have something to say.

I think it's important to use our platform for good.

I'm not trying to be preachy. I'm just trying to be honest.

I think it's important to speak up for what you believe in.

I'm not afraid of being misunderstood.

I'm not trying to please everyone. I'm just trying to be true to myself.

I think it's important to embrace our flaws.

We're all imperfect. And that's okay.

I think that we've become very disconnected from the natural world... we feel entitled to artificially inseminate a cow, and when she gives birth, we steal her baby, even though her cries of anguish are unmistakable.

We go into the natural world and we plunder it for its resources. We feel entitled to artificially inseminate a cow and steal her baby, even though her cries of anguish are unmistakable.

I don't want to be part of that machine that tells people what's important and what's not.

I think awards are bullshit. It's the worst fucking carrot I've ever seen dangled in front of people's noses.