Buster Keaton

"The most important thing is to keep learning."

"I never made a picture I wasn't proud of."

"Comedy is a conversation between performer and audience."

"Dreams are only real if you work for them."

"The greatest thing about failure is what you learn."

"I prefer to show rather than tell."

"Success requires both talent and stubbornness."

"A true artist never compromises on quality."

"The simplest ideas often change the world."

"I've always trusted my instincts over my intellect."

"Laughter is the language that needs no translation."

"You must be willing to look ridiculous to find the truth."

"The audience always knows what's authentic."

"Every setback is a setup for a comeback."

"I never stopped being amazed by human nature."

"Art is the only thing worth dying for."

"Comedy teaches what life cannot."

"The key to success is knowing your own mind."

"I made pictures for the people, not the critics."

"True innovation comes from desperation."

"Every person has a story worth telling."

"The best performances require the most preparation."

"I never underestimated the intelligence of the audience."

"Art should be democratic, not elitist."

"The power of laughter unites all mankind."

"I always believed in second chances, for myself and others."

"Life is the best screenplay ever written."

"The most important skill is knowing how to listen."

"Comedy is tragedy plus time."

"I never sought immortality, only relevance."