Francis Ford Coppola

The cinema is a way of preserving history.

I think that the most important thing for a filmmaker is to be true to themselves.

The cinema is a form of communication that transcends language.

I think that the best films are the ones that are personal.

The cinema is a way of exploring the human condition.

I think that the most important thing for a director is to be able to trust their instincts.

The cinema is a form of collective dreaming.

I think that the best films are the ones that are made with love.

The cinema is a way of creating new worlds.

I think that the most important thing for a filmmaker is to have something to say.

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.

The first thing is to love your work. But also how you do your work is terribly important. And that's where the message comes in.

I like the smell of film. It reminds me of the time when things were simpler.

Filmmaking is a miracle of collaboration.

You don't make movies to make money; you make money so you can make more movies.

The essence of cinema is editing.

Dreams are the touchstones of our character.

I believe that the purpose of cinema is to tell stories that move people.

In the end, we all die. But the work we leave behind can live forever.

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.