Martin Scorsese

The cinema is a celebration of life.

I'm always trying to create films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The most important thing is to have a deep understanding of human nature.

I think it's important to be respectful of your audience.

The cinema is a journey into the human soul.

I'm always trying to make films that are both personal and universal.

The best films are those that inspire and uplift.

I think it's important to be courageous in your filmmaking.

The cinema is a powerful force for good in the world.

I'm always trying to make films that are both beautiful and meaningful.

I've been a film fanatic since I was a kid.

The strength of the gangster film is the gangster himself.

Movies are a never-ending flow of dreams.

I grew up in Little Italy, and cinema was my escape.

One man, one voice, one vision – that's the essence of directing.

The editor is the one who makes the film.

Faith and doubt are the keynotes of my life.

You gotta have a point of view if you're gonna make a film.

New York is my character; it's the protagonist in all my films.

Silence is as important as sound in cinema.