John Gielgud

The theatre is a wonderful place, a house of dreams, a place of magic, a place of illusion.

Acting is not a matter of being oneself, but of being a different person. It's a kind of schizophrenia.

The great thing about acting is that you can be anyone you want to be. You can be a king, a beggar, a lover, a villain.

I'm not a method actor. I don't believe in living the part. I believe in playing the part.

The stage is a very lonely place. You're out there on your own, and you have to make it work.

I've always been a great believer in the power of words. Words can change the world.

The older I get, the more I realize how little I know.

Life is a journey, not a destination.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time.

Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

I don't mind being old. It's rather like being a classic car. You're still beautiful, but you need a bit more looking after.

I've always been a bit of a recluse. I prefer my own company to that of others.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

I've never been afraid of death. It's just another adventure.

The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.

I've always tried to live my life with integrity and honesty.

The theatre is a temple, and the actors are its priests.

I've always believed that acting is a noble profession.