Kamal Haasan

“A political party is about an ideology. And I don't think my goals in politics can match the ideology of any political party.”

“When classical singers or dancers look at cinema with derision, I have half a heart to tell them that they're wrong. They're losing a platform.”

“If I were to believe in the stories of the of the gods, then the gods do not need mortals to defend them, do they?”

“I've entered politics the moment I marked my finger with the electoral voting mark. So I've entered politics, but I am not a politician. I am doing my duty as a citizen of India.”

“I love reading all the mythological stories. I was brought up on them.”

“Acting ceases to be work because I enjoy it. But it feels like working when I do bad work, especially when I know it is bad.”

“There is a buffet of ideologies for me to choose from. I've been a fan of certain communist and socialist ideals. Some have failed, some have succeeded. I've lived long enough to understand where all they failed.”

“I am very angry, and you don't need angry politicians. You need politicians with great balance.”

“I'd like to keep updating myself. That's the only way to make life interesting. And because I am a performer, I like to do it deliberately and with purpose.”

“You must have anger, as rightful wrath is what makes you create your own ethical standards.”

“Even if the country is run by a Mussolini, free speech will find its way.”

“We are not exercising our democratic rights properly. We need to stop looking for solutions in others.”

“The creation of God itself, I deduced, came from our primal fear.”

“Entering politics would be like donning a crown of thorns.”

“The box office is a black money laundry shop. No business is straight.”

“Today, we should look for people with great organizational skills to run a government - not just leaders, who are good with people.”

“Happiness is perhaps painlessness, a state one rarely appreciates. Happiness, then, is very much like a great talent. It rarely gets appreciated and is taken for granted.”

“I've always believed in speaking my mind, and I think the technology has made it more prominent. Even a common man's voice is heard prominently now, much to the chagrin and surprise of politicians. They aren't used to that.”

“If reality TV is bad, so is Colosseum, so are the gladiators, so are sports. I think cricket is bad. But that's a point of view.”

“Would I get into politics? I'll just say what I tell people when they ask me this: Pray that everyday citizens like me aren't pushed to that corner.”