"Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music."

"In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's violet eyes, but they don't mean a thing without that swinging thing called courage."

"If you want to send a message, try Western Union."

"I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries."

"Compassion is a two way street."

"A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something."

"My advice to young film-makers is this: don't follow trends, start them!"

"Whenever a situation develops to its extreme, it is bound to turn around and become its opposite."