Anthony Hopkins: I know nothing; Certainty destroys people

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Talking to Anthony Hopkins about his spirituality, philosophy and his portrayal of Pope Benedict in Two Popes

[@feavouglan4427]

The interviewer wasn’t ready for this😂

[@operaforlife6551]

But, to his credit, he went with it and didn't try to stop it :)

[@marypinakat8594]

@@operaforlife6551 I do believe that playing *Pope Benedict* has been life changing for Sir Hopkins. There's something about human nature, you can't get inside of something without being affected by it. There was this other movie 'The Young Pope' some time ago. Wonder if it affected the lead character who played an imaginary weird pope, in any way positive.

[@owolawikehinde5654]

@@marypinakat8594 I thought this was supposed to be the continuation to the Young Pope. The second season.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@owolawikehinde5654 Not at all☆

[@padijeff5675]

He can act the socks off most people!🙂

[@MegaAlexPink]

"I'm just an actor, I don't know. It's in the script." He's so smart to know how little he knows! Brilliant.

[@Aeonized]

No Dunning-Kruger effect I suppose.

[@avamasquerade]

It's takes incredible cunning and an economic fortress to appear this humble and to not have that be antagonistic to envious, exploitative, or just plain malevolent people... He's much sharper than he lets on...

[@user-nc9pc3gr4c]

certainty is pride. Let's celebrate Pride month

[@coreycox2345]

@@user-nc9pc3gr4c There are things I would instead not anticipate based on the realities of history. That has nothing to do with faith, which I save for things I can believe without my head exploding. What's the point?

[@brentphebey]

Omfg how beautifully poetic. "A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool".

[@theworkethic]

Brent Phebey It’s a very known wisdom. When you become wise which is through experience, you know this, which is different from knowledge.

[@stanleykuria952]

A persistent fool becomes wise in his folly...it's all very relative

[@PrgressiveHouse]

Kinda paradox

[@carapo66]

This interview made alll my bumming around the internet today worth it.

[@tamerlanabbasov1883]

Perhaps it was ment to be - for you to stumble at this interview - said with uncertainty...

[@annikabard5229]

I cant agree more with you that l do this very moment ❤️

[@danielseeker]

This is gold, he is describing genuine spirituality, nothing other than a mind in awe of the unfathomableness of life and the universe.

[@johntuohy1867]

Good man Dan

[@alisonmansfield9052]

and he does it so we understand...love him for it

[@cosmicmanik]

“I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, and I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, and in short, I was afraid.” T.S. Eliot

[@brassj67]

Wonderful quote from the great man

[@johnfronza2983]

One of the most sensible interviews I have ever watched.

[@bsimpson639]

“The ego is the most dangerous part of us. The ego is the enemy.” Boy I’ll bet he gets lots of nods and smiles whipping that truth out at Hollywood parties. 😂

[@buutich1]

He has said in the past that he doesn't attend Hollywood parties.

[@jvezi]

I am watching this just after I watched an interview with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In the comments on his video he was praised to have a huge ego. Where is the truth then?

[@2donnyblack2]

The ego isn't the problem, it's handling of the ego... .. . The ego is nothing more than focused attention... .. . if you have a small ego you're on social media fishing for constant validation by others... .. . like 90% of humans do... .. .

[@liamc1102]

@@2donnyblack2 nonsense

[@2donnyblack2]

@@liamc1102 LOL, well I am not going to converse with someone that has the consciousness level of an ameba... .. . come back once you've became a landcritter

[@TheMoonchild1969]

This man is not only a great actor, but also a wise man who has seen in himself the growing seeds of personal self-destruction. Always a pleasure to watch him, to listening to him, to learn from him. He's a National Treasure. May he live for thousand years.

[@Daniela-iy3js]

Yes, he is very wise and talented :)

[@corneliatopala896]

Este o COMOARĂ INTERNAȚIONALĂ...

[@welshman8954]

Hes welsh what more did you expect we are a very unique people

[@MilesAway31]

I wish there were more people like Anthony Hopkins in the world. He's so intelligent and yet so humble at the same time. Not just the best actor but possibly one of the greatest human beings to walk this earth. I'd love to meet you Sir Anthony.

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_To see him this alive and virile makes me so happy. means we still got atleast another decade with this great man :,)_*

[@4Everlast]

Phenomenal actor, you wish such people are arround for a long long time.

[@tommygunhunter]

Virile?

[@Echo-o-o]

What a joy, this man; so much so that you never want him ever to, can't bear the thought, that he should end!

[@toddst.george6511]

A truly great man, a life lesson every time he talks.

[@hunterluxton5976]

He's just an actor, a very lucky one at that.

[@marksomers8126]

What is pretty unique is that he’s not being disingenuous or feigning humility. He is however wrong. He is special. His outlook on life and his words are effortlessly profound and brilliant. His performances as an actor are mesmerising. And his all round character is everything any person would hope to be. He is really a one off. And we are lucky to have been here to enjoy him.

[@imjack1041]

He's more energetic than I thought.

[@corneliatopala896]

Este o personalitate artistică formidabilă... Și transmite o energie excepțională, într-adevăr, pentru că este FOARTE SINCER ȘI FOARTE PASIONAL...

[@emiliaat2394]

@@corneliatopala896 Chiar mă bucur ca printre atâtea comentarii, am gasit și în romana unul. Sunt de acord cu opinia dumneavoastra.

[@LAVATORR]

You should see him on social media.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

"Of myself I am nothing." True humility

[@martinet1985]

I wouldn't call it humility just honesty and truth

[@tiffsaver]

I LOVE this man. Especially as he's aged... like fine wine.

[@arroranschwartz3802]

Haha, that made me chuckle

[@willardsteele4857]

Thanks for posting this beautiful interview. Modern society has ceased to value the wisdom of our elders.

[@shehroz6220]

To be this age, have this much success as he has and still be a sane grounded individual is truly marvellous. I wanna be like this if and when I'm his age.

[@boudicca4841]

Sir Anthony has always fascinated me. A modern day philosopher. He's got a profound depth of soul & has a better understanding of life than he gives himself credit for. Ego is indeed our enemy & this "life" on earth is all about experience & learning.

[@cecilianicoletti2896]

Yes..he should write.

[@liamc1102]

Yes and he has a high functioning form of autism which makes him all the more relatable and wise to me. I have it too.

[@brassj67]

Ego is something we should all let go. It is only good for making superficially great men

[@jessieurelind5203]

Sir Anthony Hopkins has enriched my life. What a treasure of a human being. Love you forever, Tony!

[@ChrisFarrellChannel]

I truly love everything about, Hopkins, He's so damn watchable as an actor and when he's being himself....

[@johnramboisback]

Following the professional career of this man throughout the years is astonishing. But Tony Hopkins as a person and his view on basic topics of how to live a life is just outstanding. He has so much honesty and this just makes me happy. All the best to this human!

[@kundaliniairport]

My goodness, he's well on his way to become a guru. Just sparkling wisdom, at 82. This man is a genius, way to go, Sir Anthony !!

[@Seanyboy340]

Anthony Hopkins is truly one of the best of the actors alive 🙏

[@masterguerrero2805]

That ever lived!!

[@asungt2773]

Anthony Hopkins so much of intelligence and wisdom. Why I love listening to him speak. I learn so much from him than any other celebrities.

[@Vzvzvzvzvz]

Great life lesson from Sir Hopkins. Doubt can be a killer, because it can freeze people. But certainty is worse, it’s a form of ignorance. We are wise because we know that we don’t know anything for certain

[@streglof]

that's why it's called faith and not certainty

[@CubeParrot1]

Indeed, people need to have faith in themselves.

[@meownamejeff]

It's faith in something that claims to be absolute certainty.

[@rabidpepe8053]

Amen

[@AO-rw5xg]

@@meownamejeff that's why it's called faith not certainty

[@jessiem276]

Exactly!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

we are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

[@mariamiram2369]

These are deep words. Are you religious? May I ask

[@nowvoyagerNE]

@@mariamiram2369 before 2012, i was agnostic to the degree that i was very nearly an atheist. however, i had clients who were religious or spiritual. they found their belief system to be a comfort to them, a support system. although i had limited knowledge about the Bible, i used the client's beliefs as a form of support i could offer to them. over time, you might say that the Holy Spirit finally got my attention. see, Jesus knocks at out door and waits for us to answer. i believe, on the other hand, that the Holy Spirit leans with his elbow upon our door bell, compelling us to answer. i answered. i do not like organized religions. i don't like man-made rituals that are not referenced in the Bible. i tried church but didn't care for it. i don't like about 99.99% of religious music. i've attended some bible study, have selectively watched some ministers, pastors, etc on TV, and i have read on my own to learn about my religion, which is Christianity. the quote above is known among believers. i didn't create the concept. i do think it is true and profound. this is not our home. we came from the mind of God, and we will go back to it until the old world passes away and the new Earth is created. energy never dies.

[@mariamiram2369]

@@nowvoyagerNE that's what I thought. You seemed spiritual but not religious (I mean orginised religions). You should try Osho's books. I think you'll like them

[@nowvoyagerNE]

@@mariamiram2369 : sorry, but i don't care for societies that adhere to the caste system.

[@mariamiram2369]

@@nowvoyagerNE He doesn't. He was against castes and orginised religions. You really should try his books. If you try tell me how you'll like it

[@downeastxg]

How refreshing to hear Mr. Hopkins speak on how so many of us feel. This was some of the most intense, and brilliant comments I have ever heard - And he does it all off the cuff.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

Versatility at its peak. Absolute legend. When he speaks, he enlightens unknowingly!!

[@Mo.Faried]

I can't love this man more. He is a great soul and a great actor.

[@ClariceAust]

Brilliant writing, casting AND acting in that movie. Stunning performances because they played the characters as being above all, human.

[@theprosperousfox5821]

For the great humble man he is who believe he isn't anything, he gave us everything he had. Incredible guy.

[@Toto69584]

This is amazing. What a wise, humble man. No bullshit. Very aware of hubris and pomposity.

[@tomhamilton5261]

One of the greatest actors. Always shows compassion and intensity in every role.... and has been consistent .

[@backusvideo]

'Ego is the Enemy'. Great line, and also a great book. For me a must-read. Taught me so much about humility and gratitude in work and personal life. Reminds me of keep learning, knowing that I don't know sh*t and must keep going.

[@noldaker]

Love this man...He gets it. :)

[@esclarmonde1023]

A wonderful man who would visit patients when discharged and helped them financially until they found work.

[@eunbitpark5251]

I never heard an actor speaking like this! Never! We are so filled with pride narcissism, vanity wether it's intellectually, physically, emotinally economically etc...he's Anthony Hopkins and he says those words, that means a lot of things.

[@MrAnonymous650]

The most humble, intelligent actor in Hollywood..

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Gary Oldman keeps it real too.

[@finaldungeon8782]

are you certain

[@MrAnonymous650]

Nothing is certain..

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

@@MrAnonymous650 2+2=4 ✔ Certaintly, lol

[@jcjcc1960]

Well Jim Caviezels my favorite..

[@lisesandmellem]

I'm such a fan of this brilliant man. Anthony, you are a beautiful soul. 💕🙏👏

[@flofedup982]

LOVE LOVE LOVE ANTHONY HOPKINS!!!!! one of the greatest actors ever!!

[@eitapahdumitaan]

Hopkins is just Great. I have allways love him and his work, but now i love even more.

[@danwaldis4553]

An extremely profound discussion! The discussion touched on questions that many don't think about in a lifetime. And agreed, the interviewer wasn't ready, but was open, allowed Sir Anthony to speak, and asked intelligent questions. Nicely done -- for both!

[@maxtofone]

He is my man... Bless him and hope he will remain with us for a long time...

[@clarapilier]

The interviewer came out of this wiser and so did we.

[@Primeaux182]

I loved him as Hannibal... as many people do. But this interview was something different. I didn't know Mr. Hopkins was that deeply spiritual. And I don't know why I teared up and cried 3 times during the 7 minutes... what a great man

[@xcimlinn]

What a wise man and insanely talented actor. Bravo

[@16SamB]

THIS IS A BRILLIANT INTERVIEW. I am Inspired by you Sir Anthony Hopkins! Great wisdom there.

[@claudiayanirarojas1808]

I love this man, such wisdom & humble. Gorgeous ❤️🙏🏻

[@zofiamazur8125]

Anthony Hopkins is one of my favorite actor. I discovered him long time ago and I knew intuitively he is one of the best

[@NormisMs]

He is a Great actor, his religion doesn't matter to play a role.

[@talkingshadow]

Wise, humble, smart. Lots of respect for this man.

[@finnrobinson9986]

Hopkins is so patient with that chap. Clear obvious explanation each time and each time it fails to register,the interviewer merely tries another tack to get what he thinks he wants from the situation.

[@ManCave1972]

Hopkins is the GOAT. Every actor and every person alive has something to learn from Hopkins. We are lucky to have him walk among us.

[@JoaoVictor-me6fq]

I came for Anthony, and i came out in a life crises. Lol

[@wikedwhich1]

Lovely!!

[@weazels]

He put my mind more at ease if anything

[@JoaoVictor-me6fq]

@@weazels I'm Glad someone is talkin about Doubt

[@shanteznlagi8962]

I always wish he was my bed time story teller. Love him 🥰, I could always listen to him and feel better about anything.

[@ianmartin4105]

A true gentleman from the land of poetry and song! Wales.

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

Anthony Hopkins can express himself in such an engaging way a master of language and delivery ...even when not performing a script he is eloquent yet unpretentious

[@BatPierrot]

gotta love the man's humility

[@anthonyhopkins3544]

Thank you ❤

[@OnlyThe1Son]

Amazing.. 40 years ago he did an interview for brian linehan were he talks the same way about ego! Beliefs and his thoughts on life...

[@barryedwardchadwick8162]

My admiration of Anthony Hopkins grows every time I listen to him

[@anthonydowling3599]

My favorite actor.I look at a movie just because he is in it.From this interview you can see that he is a good human being as well ,and very intelligent.

[@Multi-angels]

Thank you Lord for the making of this film... only good can come out of it and I praise both actors, director and script witter and Netflix of course. And these kind of interviews. This great actor is describing the root of all evil: The Ego... " pride is the favourite sin of satan" Accepting we are nothing is rendition, accepting we are only human is asking for forgives. Doing our best to help each other, with big or little things..is to follow Jesus. Amen

[@maahadyare]

A minute in, i was convinced the interviewer is full of bs. Two minutes in, i realised without him, we wouldn’t have such a brilliant and fascinating interview. Subbed.

[@garydavid2197]

Mr. Hopkins seems to be a very decent man. I liked his Methusala part a lot. I am relieved he is not batshit crazy like hollyhood is.

[@hornalicious]

Ah, brilliant!! Love Anthony Hopkins, one of my all time favourite actors!

[@vantheman1238]

Anthony Hopkins is still that young boy and man from Port Talbot. Coming from industrial South Wales makes this man real. He still is and in fact you can see he hasn’t lost where he comes from. Hopkins is an artist and has huge respect for what he does. Being a great actor to Hopkins is the same as being a great welder or engineer at the steel works from Port Talbot.

[@MichaelJamesYouTube]

Vantheman12 3 The best fucking comment, I must say. Cymru Am Byth🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@delilahharris3834]

This man has elevated to a spirtual, and self understanding of grrowth through life experiences, and lessons learned along the way! He is not regretful and moves on! We should all do the same, we have to do better when we know better! Love him foever💓

[@shoutatthesky]

Mr. Hopkins, Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your artistic offerings, and thank you for giving voice to your humanity.

[@emy1975]

This man is full of wisdom. Bless him

[@Nekotaku_TV]

"Bless him", the irony. But at least you mean well.

[@grantmcgowan8399]

Wise, wise words... thank you Anthony.

[@anthonyhopkins3544]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@davidroman1342]

Legend. Top actor. One of the finest

[@andrewmasset8751]

" Above all else..To thine own self be true"..

[@morgancaptain5842]

Well said Anthony, your humbleness keeps you genuine and a masterful inspiration to all. Need fella

[@RodCornholio]

This quality I could also see in Brando, during his interviews. Not a coincidence I think, but a trait of what makes a great actor.

[@twinEAH]

Wow, how profound his words were. I love this. Faith has nothing to do with certainly. It is a complete surrendering to the God within. Spot on Sir Anthony.

[@dbozzi52]

Love to hear Sir Anthony recite. Beauty.

[@clairrollings3988]

What a wonderful refreshing and humble actor he is, that's right he's just an actor that knows his craft and true wisdom is knowing we know nothing!

[@monimossopiano]

Wath a gentlemen! I love his eloquence, beautiful words! ❤️

[@MCCABEWORLD]

Anthony Hopkins: you gonna learn today people, listen.

[@EvolverWellness]

Love it, and I agree very much. "Knowing we know nothing is the basis for humility". Quite true that if we leave humility, we often go into arrogance...delusion. I have heard that three things stop change and growth: When we become 1. too certain, 2. too serious, or 3. too important. Humility is just honesty, and levity goes right along w it.

[@jeannedouglas9912]

One of my favorite actors.

[@stevej.7926]

Man. I had this moment of realization at the age of 30. I feel blessed and curious.

[@magtovi]

The interviewer had to catch his breathe right at the end just before shaking Sir Anthony Hopkins' hand.

[@fabzzpagano8635]

Everybody defines "wisdom" differently, but to me, his words are pure wisdom. I am glad I found this video! :)

[@moldovanvlad6825]

The interviewer had no idea what Anthony was trying to say, maybe comprehend some but he was clearly confused at some points. This actor is a very wise man, what he says is true and I came to those conclusions myself, not all of them but some, I do realize I know nothing, what I know is irrelevant and I also know Ego is humanity biggest enemy, ego pride desire for power, all in the same class destroying us. It's so refreshing to hear an old and very smart actor claim with such sincerity that he knows nothing, the he is not special, he has no idea what he is, just tiny fractions, and this applies to every human alive with a functioning brain. We know nothing, we just assume and try to fit pieces of a gigantic puzzle, but we have a couple pieces only, and science, religion in some cases just create pieces to make sense of the universe and of us, but in truth they don't know they don't have a clue just like us. But they are certain, like he said, they are certain and it blinds them and people follow their belief without question sometimes. People would see the world and treat it in such a different way if instead of thinking that we are special, we could say that the world we live in is special and we should just be happy that we are alive to witness it, observe it, live in it, we don't have to dissect and analyze everything and especially assume we know everything. Look at us and look at what Nikola Tesla accomplished 100 years ago and more, we now, today don't understand electricity and vibrations like he did, and he in his turn knew very little of the bigger picture, yet we are all certain that we are the smartest and advanced generation. Being wise doesn't mean knowing 100 books or mastering 10 skills, being a wise person is being just like Anthony Hopkins.

[@domzbu]

Interviewer is a typical media bubble type personality

[@Shalanaya]

In spiritual teachings we are mainly taught to make an ego a friend. Making it an enemy is exactly what creates chaos in this world. There's a saying that the most egoic people hate ego of others, usually that's how conflicts begin, two egos in war with each other. The task of humanity is to start making it our closest friend to make it dissolve on its own. We don't beat the enemy by making it more of an enemy, we make love to it. It is the reason why I find Mr.Hopkins very much at a point of recognizing his own ego, but still under its control himself. He is wise though. His statement about doubt also reflects his egoic fear and trauma, one can only focus on trust and belief like an innocent child, not doubt.

[@wikedwhich1]

I think on the whole he was really good and showed a vulnerability which was refreshing.

[@tubhair]

Wow, if you want to see Mr. Hopkins jump up straight in his seat and joyfully engage during an interview just make sure you pick an intelligent topic. This was a pleasure to witness, getting into the metaphysical and abstract. Kudos to the interviewer.

[@Karol-ds1qs]

Absolute legend in acting Stay well Sir

[@justinleemiller]

I loved this movie. See it on the big screen if you can. The mountains, the Vatican, and all of the gorgeous architecture will not resonate on a tiny laptop. Hopkins and Pryce are outstanding.

[@FatimaMensenPotter]

Socrates's thoughts traveled 24 centuries to reach great minds as Antony Hopkins. Beautiful!

[@jjemii365]

"The greatest way to live is living constantly in doubt." Anthony Hopkins inspires me all the time. He just knows how to live a life. I don't think those values of him came out from nowhere. I'm sure he's gone through countless contemplations throughout his life. I thank him for sharing his values with us.

[@JamesBreitenstein]

wow, just wow... He is one of my Masters, a true Master he is to me. His Children are blessed to have such a father/grandfather. He is a truly spiritual being. Like Eckhart Tolle in a way.

[@anyasilka2325]

What a great Man he is! So filled with humility and intelligence and modesty but so very eloquent with outstanding Talent! He is the perfect Guest to Interview as he "teaches" one about life and fragile egos and philosophy as he progresses in the Interview! Superb!!!👌👌

[@lindadennis7435]

You make me feel brand new. Everything I feel has been verbalized by you. The religious people are the worst spreading their belittling condemnation thinking "THEY" are better than others. Mr. Hopkins i wish you could have given me this wisdom 70 years ago. I part with a smile. LD

[@KS-lu2ge]

Anthony Hopkins...one of the greatest actor of our era...

[@patyfreenam860]

Hopkins is delivering a deep interview and the Interviewer is totally off-sync with him, playing that “hmm - hmm - hmmm”. I guess he’s a good interviewer but this time no chemistry at all

[@patyfreenam860]

A S interesting angle ;)

[@patyfreenam860]

A S ;) AH is such a wise man

[@flav2689]

I wish I was there talking with him. Such a smart, sharp-minded but still so humble man.

[@samirx6382]

@grimble And that's thanks to the interviewer, who gave him the chance to shine. I don't recall hearing AH speaking in such depth in other interviews.

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

I wish we could clone this man. I feel he is part of a very small group of special, honest and non analytical men. He graces us with worldly words.

[@bengoodey]

I just want to point it that this has the best audio I have heard on KZbin 🤯 That and Anthony H. is a man I have high respect for. Thank you for the clip.

[@JDHart]

This man is brilliant! The man who knows nothing.... knows.