Quotes by Orson Welles

Orson Welles, born on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was a visionary director, actor, and writer whose groundbreaking work transformed the landscape of film and theater. Best known for his audacious 1938 radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds," Welles captivated audiences with his innovative storytelling and rich, resonant voice. His masterpiece "Citizen Kane" (1941) is frequently hailed as one of the greatest films in history, cementing his legacy as a pioneering force in the world of cinema. Welles' artistic courage continues to inspire generations of creators.

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"The enemy of society is middle class and the enemy of life is middle age."

Orson Welles

"If there hadn't been women we'd still be squatting in a cave eating raw meat, because we made civilization in order to impress our girlfriends."

Orson Welles

"Personally, I don't like a girlfriend to have a husband. If she'll fool her husband, I figure she'll fool me."

Orson Welles

"We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone."

Orson Welles

"I have an unfortunate personality."

Orson Welles

"Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck."

Orson Welles

"I have a great love and respect for religion, great love and respect for atheism. What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose."

Orson Welles

"If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story."

Orson Welles

"A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet."

Orson Welles

"The enemy of art is the absence of limitations."

Orson Welles

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