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True Quotes

Staying true, on screen and off.

These quotes circle around authenticity, from admitting to being a slow starter in a creative field to insisting that people stay true to what they actually believe. For similarly reflective quotes on personal conviction, see Dream quotes.

Personally, I have been enriched by my experiences in Egypt and America, and feel fortunate to have been endowed with a true passion for knowledge.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

It is true that Egypt's attempt at democracy after the 2011 revolution encountered many obstacles in governance and infrastructure.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

My life has been a bit special, this is true. I participated in the liberation of my country. I was one of the organisers of its struggle for liberation. I likewise actively participated in all the struggles for liberation.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

Germany is in terrible condition this year. This is particularly true of the working masses, who are so undernourished that tuberculosis is having a rich harvest, particularly of adolescent children.

Quotes by Agnes Smedley

Always Quotes

It is in his pleasure that a man really lives; it is from his leisure that he constructs the true fabric of self.

Quotes by Agnes Repplier

I've heard from other artists that people are a little bit more reserved in Northern Europe, which comes across at concerts, where the audience may be quieter. So this means less hecklers, but maybe it also means that people may...

Quotes by Agnes Obel

Somewhere down the line, the evil ones stole the legacy of hip hop and flipped it to a corporate type of hip hop. They decided to tell everybody 'Well, this is what hip hop is,' instead of coming back to...

Quotes by Afrika Bambaataa

I don't claim to be a composer, and I realize my approach is pretty dopey in comparison to the true masters of score work. That said, if someone thinks what I do specifically would work for their film, then, of...

Quotes by Aesop Rock

The biggest beauty myth is that everyone looks better without makeup. That's not true. Makeup is important.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

Dream Quotes

'Law & Order' is a dream come true. I grew up watching it! I always wanted to portray a character on the show because it's always so riveting.

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

My responsibility is to present things in a way that is realistic and true to the multifaceted world I've known... This is how I think the world is, not how it should be.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back.

Quotes by Adrian Grenier

I was so nervous that this was 'True Detective' and that I needed to do a good job that I would just dig into every scene.

Quotes by Adria Arjona

With 'True Detective,' you have a lot of time. How I like to describe it... it's like you're filming a theater piece.

Quotes by Adria Arjona

Life Quotes

My biggest dream and my biggest accomplishment was to be on HBO and 'True Detective.' It was a show that I just fell in love with.

Quotes by Adria Arjona

When I was little, I thought everyone in the world liked to read because it was so fun. But then I realised that was not exactly true. I want other kids to read and write more all over the world,...

Quotes by Adora Svitak

I realise I'm still a child, though I do feel older. I recently did an on-line test called 'What's Your True Age?' My result was 50-60 years old.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

Consider this point. It is a main point of true wisdom. Whenever there is an execution of purpose, there must be an agent.

Quotes by Adoniram Judson

It's wonderful to do these great blockbusters and bigger pictures, but my heart is always with true stories.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Love Quotes

If it's a cliche to say that intellectual curiosity keeps your mind sharp, your senses alert, and your capabilities cutting-edge, that's because it's true.

Quotes by Adena Friedman

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one quote say about being a "late bloomer"?
One quote reflects on taking longer than others to find your footing: "I'm a late bloomer." It adds, "I didn't come into my own until very late," noting that this held true in the speaker's cinema career too. For more inspiring lines, see our Life page.
Is there a quote about fatalism in the film industry?
Yes - one quote describes a common belief among filmmakers, that "a worthwhile film will always achieve its destiny, and the films that aren't worthwhile won't," calling it "all sort of pre-determined."
Is there a quote about staying true to your beliefs?
One simple, direct quote sums it up well: "You have to be true to what you believe in and do your duty." For more motivating lines, see our Always collection.
Does the collection touch on casting and representation in film?
Yes - one quote discusses how casting decisions depend on the project: "'Dances with Wolves' - they wanted authentic-looking Indians in the film, and so they got it." It adds that "The same was true" for another film as well. For more film-related stories, see our Stories page.
What's the overall theme connecting these quotes?
They all circle around authenticity - being true to yourself, to your career timeline, and to how stories get told on screen. Explore more in our Dream collection.

A couple of entries look at authenticity in film casting, weighing what counts as a true representation on screen. Readers can also browse Stories for narrative takes on truth, or Life quotes for broader honesty themes.