My character of the Tramp, the millions of workers symbolized in that one figure.

To help a friend in need is easy, but to give him your time is not always opportune.

I don't want to create a revolution - I just want to create a few more films.

Why should poetry have to make sense?

We must laugh in the face of our helplessness against the forces of nature, or go insane.

That is why, no matter how desperate the predicament is, I am always very much in earnest about clutching my cane, straightening my derby hat and fixing my tie, even though I have just landed on my head.

Think about yourself at least once in your life otherwise you may miss the best comedy in this world.