Spencer Tracy

Film & Theater USA 1900 – 1967 100 quotes

Stoic everyman in Captains Courageous, Tracy's understated power conveyed quotable integrity.

Quotes by Spencer Tracy

Forgiveness is the key to peace.

Letter 1956

I prefer the quiet of the set to the roar of fame.

Personal reflection

Talent is God-given; be humble.

Speech excerpt 1939

A good laugh cures more than medicine.

Witty remark

The screen captures truth in a way theater can't.

Professional observation 1946

Friends are the family we choose wisely.

Interview

Don't let success change who you are.

Personal reflection 1951

Improvisation is the soul of great acting.

Interview

Time heals, but memories linger.

Letter 1964

I never burned bridges; you never know.

Witty remark

The best performances come from the heart.

Speech excerpt 1936

Ambition without ethics is dangerous.

Personal reflection

Humor is the great equalizer.

Interview 1954

Learn from failure; it's the best teacher.

Aphorism

Collaboration makes magic on screen.

Professional observation 1943

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

Letter

Acting is a craft, not a mystery.

Interview 1957

Live each day as if it's your last performance.

Personal reflection 1966

Kindness costs nothing but means everything.

Witty remark

The end of the day, it's all about the story.

Speech excerpt