Quotes by Angela Bassett

• I would have to say honestly I was very pleased to be in a film whether it was good or bad with De Niro, Norton and Brando even if I don't have any scenes with them, I thought it was pretty good company to keep.
• I'm thinking about directing, but I know it's a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be good at it. The opportunity has presented itself four to five times, and I usually said no because of the script.
• Success is not defined by the heights you reach, but by the depth of your character.
• The power of knowledge lies not in its acquisition, but in its application.
• Life is a journey, not a destination. Embrace the detours, for they often lead to the most breathtaking views.