Paul Newman

Film & Theater USA 1925 – 2008 101 quotes

Cool anti-hero in Cool Hand Luke, Newman's 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' echoed quotably.

Quotes by Paul Newman

Wisdom comes from experience, and experience from making mistakes.

Speech 1980

I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early.

Joke 1970

Art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.

Theater reflection 1965

Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get.

Personal philosophy 1992

Racing teaches you humility; the car doesn't care who you are.

Racing interview 1985

I've been blessed with stupid people around me who thought I was a god.

Self-deprecating humor 2000

The measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Wisdom quote 1978

Film is a collaborative art; no one person owns it.

Professional observation 1958

Age is a high price to pay for maturity.

Interview 1990

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve it through not dying.

Witty remark 1982

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain.

Personal reflection 2005

In acting, vulnerability is your greatest strength.

Acting advice 1973

Philanthropy is not about writing checks; it's about changing lives.

Charity speech 1997

The best revenge is massive success.

Comeback 1967

I was always a playboy until I met Joanne.

Marriage reflection 1998

Directors are like generals; they lead the charge.

Film industry observation 1971

Humor is the great thing, the saving thing.

Interview 1989

Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

Near-death reflection 2006

The theater is a place where you can be yourself, or at least pretend to.

Theater speech 1954

Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.

Personal letter 1994