Steven Spielberg

Every time I go to a historic place, I imagine the people.

Failure is important. It builds character.

I don't think any movie or any book or any work of art can solve the stalemate in the Middle East today.

The effects are secondary to the story.

I think cinema can change the world.

My movies are about people who are trying to find their place in the world.

Humor is a universal language.

I believe in the power of imagination.

War is not glorious; it's heartbreaking.

The audience is the most important critic.

I was a dreamer before I knew what the word meant.

Technology should serve the story, not the other way around.

Family is the most important thing in life.

I love the idea of making history come alive.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

The best stories are the ones that stay with you forever.

I think we're all haunted by our past.

Movies are a way to escape and to understand.

Peace is more important than winning.

I'm always looking for the human element in my films.