Viggo Mortensen Quotes

Well, I'm a big believer in 'never say never.'

'Expect nothing and hope for the best' is my mantra. A drama teacher called Joseph Blatchley told me that, and it's the best advice I've had. If you keep an open mind and don't expect too much, then you won't be disappointed.

I always love to be careful with my expectations so that life has pleasant surprises for me.

The only way to go on holiday is with your expectations at ground level. Convince yourself before you go that the weather's going to be dreadful and there will be nylon sheets. You'll then be pleasantly surprised.

Look at things... as they can be.

You never say never to nothing.

I don't believe in saying no.

Instead of fearing the unknown - all the bad that can happen - realize that good things can surprise you as well.

I'm not one to plan, but I'm always positive about things.

I would never say never. You never know what is going to happen.

I don't want to hear the word 'can't.'

You never say never. That's one of the lessons I've learned.

I view every day just as an opportunity.

You never say never. There's always a chance to do things in the future.

Every day, I look at life different; I don't take things for granted.

I'm not a total pessimist; I'm excited by the future as well.

I'd like to think I'm optimistic and imaginative.

I don't care about the future. I feel the future always reserves enough good things for you if you stay open and you smile.

A win doesn't always come exactly how you want it to, but it's a win nonetheless. And anyone who doesn't think so, I don't even know what to tell them.

I'm always excited about life.

If you say 'yes' to good things, you will get good things.

Fun is only possible if you have a mindset that allows it.

I take each thing as it comes and try and give it 110 per cent - it's just a blessing to be able to do different things.

I'm the type of person who's never said never.

There is good to be found anywhere in the world, and not necessarily only through travel.