An actor is never so great as when he reminds you of an animal - falling like a cat, lying like a dog, moving like a fox.

Purely cinematic film ... actually the purest expression of a cinematic idea.

Some day I'll make a film that critics will like. When I have money to waste.

There are no good and bad movies, only good and bad directors

Although men flatter themselves with their great actions, they are not so often the result of a great design as of chance.

I warmly recommend to you the films of poets.

Airing one's dirty linen never makes for a masterpiece.