Werner Herzog

I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.

I have to create my own history, my own myths, my own legends.

The jungle is a place where you can find God, or where you can find yourself, or where you can find the devil.

I'm not afraid of anything. I'm just afraid of not making films.

Civilization is like a thin layer of ice upon a deep ocean of chaos and darkness.

I would rather die than give up a film.

The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.

I don't need a script. I need a vision.

The trees in the jungle are screaming, and the stars are screaming too.

I am not an optimist. I am a realist.

There is a deep harmony in the universe that can only be found in chaos.

The best way to learn is by doing. And by failing.

I make films to understand the world. And to understand myself.

The dream world is a very important part of our existence.

I believe in the power of images. They can change the world.

I don't care about comfort. I care about truth.

The landscape is not just a backdrop. It's a character.

I'm not interested in entertaining people. I'm interested in provoking them.

Every film is an adventure. A journey into the unknown.

The greatest enemy is fear. And I conquer it every day.