“When I saw Paul Scofield do 'Love's Labor's Lost at Stratford,' that's...” — Michael Moriarty Quote

“When I saw Paul Scofield do 'Love's Labor's Lost at Stratford,' that's when I saw the potential of the level of truth that could go on up there on a stage. I said, 'This is what I want to do.'”

“Never lose your faith in the American Dream. She's a nation under God, and God has never let a good American down.”

“I hate going to L.A. and dealing with the contempt people have for television and television actors. It's unbelievable the kind of attitude people take toward what is the most exciting medium we've got right now.”

“Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born.”

“The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.”

“I grew up having to do manual labor because people always told me that I was an ugly girl. I've never had the permission to be myself except for when I'm doing manual labor. Because in manual labor, it's about, 'Can you pick this up, can you move this here,' and I could.”