As art reveals the artist more than the world, so you see yourself and what you are not in the mirror of another culture.

a time has come in our history when what is known has little connection with what is done.

It's love and the capacity for love that distinguishes one human being from another.

Human comedy is more profound than tragedy. In tragedy we die and it is very sad. In comedy we avoid death, and it is even sadder.

movies have mirrored our moods and myths since the century began. They have taken on some of the work of religion.

Growing old is not a thing to watch. It cannot be forgiven in others. Alone, it can be borne. Even indulged.

sex is like sandwiches, there has to be something in between.