Ingrid Bergman

Film & Theater Sweden 1915 – 1982 99 quotes

Radiant in Casablanca, Bergman's emotional depth delivered quotable romance and sacrifice.

Quotes by Ingrid Bergman

Every role teaches me something about myself.

Interview 1949

I don't believe in diets; I believe in moderation.

Speech 1963

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.

Letter 1956

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.

Interview 1947

My children are my greatest achievement.

Speech 1979

Acting is not about being someone different; it's about being more yourself.

Book 1953

Peace begins with a smile.

Interview 1967

I never let success go to my head.

Letter 1944

Theater is life, film is art.

Speech 1958

Love at first sight is possible, but it pays to take a second look.

Interview 1961

I am grateful for every day I have lived.

Autobiography 1981

Wit is educated insolence.

Interview 1950

Directors are the architects of dreams.

Speech 1941

Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.

Book 1973

I always play women I would like to be.

Interview 1954

Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.

Letter 1969

My life has been a series of adventures.

Last words 1982

Acting is standing up naked and turning around very slowly.

Interview 1976

I believe that tomorrow is another day.

Speech 1943