David Duchovny Quotes

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not to make a mess of life.

I'm not a terrible person, I know that, but sometimes in a relationship, I can be crappy.

My concern is how we learn to be genuine human beings.

Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest.

Trust is to human relationships what faith is to gospel living. It is the beginning place, the foundation upon which more can be built. Where trust is, love can flourish.

People treat you according to your energy or what you put out there, so what I put out there is very open. I'm not paranoid or scared, I'm open. That's how I treat people, with respect and speak truthfully.

Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.

You can tell a workingman you like him, but he knows whether you are sincere or not. You can't make him believe you are interested in his welfare unless you are.

Good leadership is leadership that shows vulnerability.

I'm a human being. I've got opinions, I'm not always right, I'm not always on time, I don't always say things in the proper way, but my intentions are always extremely pure.

If you have feelings for someone, be honest with yourself and the person you care about, but trust that there is someone out there who will love you for who you are and will stay by your side.

What I bring to the stage is humility.

We all have different things that make us strong and weak, but if we communicate and we really open ourselves and open our hearts, you're going to be amazed by the things that you can learn.

The only people who make love all the time are liars.

True love brings up everything - you're allowing a mirror to be held up to you daily.

I think the currency of leadership is transparency. You've got to be truthful. I don't think you should be vulnerable every day, but there are moments where you've got to share your soul and conscience with people and show them who you are, and not be afraid of it.

It is only when we no longer compulsively need someone that we can have a real relationship with them.

I guess you could say that no matter what the characters are enduring, I try to make them retain their humanity. Their self-absorbed, grouchy, selfish, aggravating humanity.

The best proof of love is trust.

I feel people think I'm almost like a robot - like an android... I just don't really get portrayed as someone who has feelings or who is sympathetic... like a self-absorbed ice queen.

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

To me, having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.

The best way to impress a woman is to be the most honest you can.

Love is very dangerous if you just have love and don't have the ability to be lovable.

If you wish to be loved, show more of your faults than your virtues.