"Truth is, I'll never know all there is to know about you just as you will never know all there is to know about me. Humans are by nature too complicated to be understood fully. So, we can choose either to approach our fellow human beings with suspicion or to approach them with an open mind, a dash of optimism and a great deal of candour."

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Source: Tom Hanks: I'm not always a nice guy by Tracy Smith, www.cbsnews.com. June 5, 2012.

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Tom Hanks is an acclaimed actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films like 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' showcasing deep human emotions.

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