I'm not in sympathy with Communism except for populations which are in a state of peasantry, actually hungry and starving. The ideal state for me is some form of Socialism, which doesn't yet exist, as far as I know, which doesn't repress the arts, or any race. Consequently I'm not a political person ... except that I'm a revolutionary.

Men don't want anything they get too easy. But on the other hand, men lose interest quickly.

Being disappointed is one thing and being discouraged is something else. I am disappointed but I am not discouraged.

The mountain violets break the rocks.

An artist must believe in himself - Possibly not so passionately as Lawrence - but passionately. Your belief is contagious. Others say - He is vain - but they are affected.

And then the searchlight which had been turned on the world was turned off again and never for one moment since has there been any light that's stronger than this-kitchen-candle.

I can't expose a human weakness on the stage unless I know it through having it myself.