The belief that the good in American society will finally win out... I don't believe any more.
Elia KazanVery often the Group actor is a critic when he's acting and an actor when he's criticizing.
Elia KazanI've come to believe that everything worth achieving is beyond one's capacity - or seems so at first. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything.
Elia Kazan