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

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.

Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone

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

My pain may be the reason for somebody's laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody's pain.

The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury. [and therefore not appreciate it fully or be grateful for it every moment.]

Life laughs at you when you are unhappy; Life smiles at you when you are happy; But life salutes you when you make other happy.