Sidney Poitier

Acting requires you to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

Life is too short for small minds.

I found my voice in silence first.

Theater demands immediacy; film allows reflection.

True strength comes from within.

I was determined not to let racism stop me.

Every great performance starts with empathy.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

Directing is like conducting an orchestra of souls.

We must teach our children to dream big.

Hollywood was a dream, but reality shaped it.

Love is the ultimate rebellion against hate.

Persistence pays off in unexpected ways.

A star is someone who shines when others need light.

Civil rights is everyone's fight.

I learned dignity from my parents' example.

Film can bridge divides that words cannot.

The greatest role is being true to yourself.

Humor helps us endure the hard times.

Legacy is built one choice at a time.