David Mamet
Master of profane dialogue in Glengarry Glen Ross, Mamet's rhythms captured quotable American hustle.
Quotes by David Mamet
The purpose of art is to make us feel something.
The best stories are about people who are trying to do something difficult.
The job of the artist is to tell the truth, even if it's an uncomfortable truth.
The most important thing in life is to be honest with yourself.
The world is full of people who are trying to sell you something.
The only way to get what you want in life is to work for it.
The most important thing in any relationship is trust.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
The only thing worse than not getting what you want is getting what you want and realizing it's not what you wanted.
Life is a series of choices, and every choice has a consequence.
The only way to truly understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes.
The greatest lesson I've learned in life is that you can't control everything.
The most important thing is to never give up.
The only thing that truly matters is how you treat other people.
The world is a stage, and we are all merely players.
The purpose of life is to find your purpose.
The only constant in life is change.
The past is gone, the future is uncertain, only the present truly exists.
The greatest gift you can give someone is your time.
The only way to truly live is to take risks.