Charlie Chaplin
Greatest comedian in cinema history
Most quoted
"The Kingdom of God is within man - not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people, have the power - the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure."
— from The Great Dictator, 1940
"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today."
— from Attributed
"You, the people, have the power—the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure."
— from The Great Dictator (Speech), 1940
All quotes by Charlie Chaplin (300)
I am not a leader, and I have no followers. But I do believe that we can all make a difference in the world, one small act at a time.
I am not a hero, and I have no superpowers. But I do have a heart, and I will use it to love and to care for others.
I am not a god, and I have no divine wisdom. But I do have a sense of humor, and I will use it to bring joy to the world.
I am not a judge, and I have no right to condemn others. But I do have a conscience, and I will use it to guide my actions.
I am not a victim, and I will not let others define me. But I do have a voice, and I will use it to speak my truth.
I am not a saint, and I have my flaws. But I do have a dream, and I will never give up on it.
I am not a perfect person, and I have made many mistakes. But I am always learning and growing, and I will never stop trying to be a better person.
I am not a genius, and I have no special talents. But I do have a passion for what I do, and I will never stop pursuing it.
I am not a guru, and I have no secrets to share. But I do have a story to tell, and I hope it will resonate with others.
I am not a prophet, and I have no crystal ball. But I do have hope for the future, and I believe that we can create a better world.
I am not a politician, and I have no desire for power. But I do have a voice, and I will use it to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
I am not a philosopher, and I have no answers to the big questions. But I do have a curious mind, and I will never stop asking why.
I am not a teacher, and I have no lessons to teach. But I do have experiences to share, and I hope they will be of some value to others.
I am not a leader, and I have no desire to lead. But I do have a vision, and I will work to make it a reality.
I am not a hero, and I have no desire for fame. But I do have a purpose, and I will strive to fulfill it.
I am not a god, and I have no divine power. But I do have a spirit, and I will use it to inspire others.
I am not a judge, and I have no right to judge. But I do have compassion, and I will use it to understand others.
I am not a victim, and I will not let circumstances define me. But I do have resilience, and I will use it to overcome challenges.
I am not a saint, and I have my weaknesses. But I do have strength, and I will use it to persevere.
I am not a perfect person, and I have my flaws. But I do have courage, and I will use it to face my fears.
Contemporaries of Charlie Chaplin
Other Film & Theaters born within 50 years of Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977).