I didn't show up at the ceremony to collect any of my first three Oscars. Once I went fishing, another time there was a war on, and on another occasion, I remember, I was suddenly taken drunk.

Who better than an Irishman can understand the Indians, while still being stirred by tales of the US cavalry?

It is easier to get an actor to be a cowboy than to get a cowboy to be an actor.

Titles of honor add not to his worth, who is himself an honor of his titles.

Let them fear bondage who are slaves to fear; the sweetest freedom is an honest heart.

The main thing about directing is: photograph the people's eyes.

I didn't show up at the ceremony to collect any of my first three Oscars. Once I went fishing, another time there was a war on, and on another occasion, I remember, I was suddenly taken drunk.