I was born in Detroit, in an all black neighborhood.

- Steven Seagal

Any great warrior is also a scholar, and a poet, and an artist.

- Steven Seagal

For a while, I had this uncontrollable urge - this addiction to danger. Now I look back and I think, 'Gee, what an idiot. I was risking my life just …

- Steven Seagal

Trust your doubt. Always fight for your beliefs. That is the path beyond thought.

- Steven Seagal

People all over the world recognize me as a spiritual leader.

- Steven Seagal

I have no fear of death. More important, I don't fear life.

- Steven Seagal

The secret is not to act, but to be.

- Steven Seagal

One must first learn to heal people to be great. To hurt people is easy.

- Steven Seagal

I am hoping that I can be known as a great writer and actor some day, rather than a sex symbol.

- Steven Seagal