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

Symbols are nothing but the natural speech of drama.

Time goes by so fast. Nothin' can outrun it. Death commences too early--almost before you're half-acquainted with life--you meet the other.

Not facing a fire doesn't put it out.

Some things are not forgiveable. Deliberate cruelty is not forgiveable. It is the most unforgiveable thing in my opinion, and the one thing in which I have never, ever been guilty.

I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.

Revolution begins in putting on bright colors.