You have to remind people of their own struggles. It's a responsibility.

I value peace, too, when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies.

Stylized acting and direction is to realistic acting and direction as poetry is to prose.

The motion pictures I have made and the plays I have chosen to direct represent my convictions.

One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.

I don't remember anything anybody said in any Jack Ford picture. Nothing happens except action.

Hey, you must be doin' good, 'cause I never hear from you.