Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this no dog exchanges bones with another.

I don't think you can make a good movie without loving the medium.

历史不是过去。历史就是现在。我们随身携带着历史。

The artist must remain free, even from his own style.

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

我宁愿做一个失败的作家，也不愿做一个成功的银行家。