It seems to me that my mother was the most splendid woman I ever knew... I have met a lot of people knocking around the world since, but I have never met a more thoroughly refined woman than my mother. If I have amounted to anything, it will be due to her.

As for politics, I’m an anarchist. I hate governments and rules and fetters. Can’t stand caged animals. People must be free.

The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.

Simplicity of approach is always best.

Life is laughter when seen in a long shot, but it is a tragedy when seen in a close-up.

Movies are a fad. Audiences really want to see live actors on a stage.

The cinema is little more than a fad. It's canned drama. What audiences really want to see is flesh and blood on the stage.