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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
― Nelson Mandela

“...The way of life can be free and beautiful. But we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men's souls, has barricaded the world with hate; has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed.

We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in; machinery that gives abundance has left us in want.
Our knowledge has made us cynical,
our cleverness hard and unkind.
We think too much and feel too little.
More than machinery we need humanity,
more than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness.

Without these qualities life will be violent and all will be lost.”
― Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator: Il grande dittatore di Charlie Chaplin

“I like to walk in rain, so that nobody can see my tears.”
― Charlie Chaplin, My Autobiography

“Think about yourself at least once in your life otherwise you may miss the best comedy in this world.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“There are more valid facts and details in works of art than there are in history books.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....

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.”
― Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator: Il grande dittatore di Charlie Chaplin

“You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down”
― Charlie Chaplin

“A man's true character comes out when he's drunk.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“We think too much and feel too little.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“Your naked body should only belong to those who fall in love with your naked soul.”
― Charlie Chaplin in a letter to his daughter Geraldine

“We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity; more than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“You need Power,
only when you want
to do something harmful
otherwise
Love is enough to get everything done.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“That's the trouble with the world. We all despise ourselves.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“Life is a play that does not allow testing. So, sing, cry, dance, laugh and live intensely, before the curtain closes and the piece ends with no applause.”
― Charles Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin: Interviews

“The mirror is my best friend because when I cry it never laughs.”
― Charlie Chaplin

“I do not have much patience with a thing of beauty that must be explained to be understood. If it does need additional interpretation by someone other than the creator, then I question whether it has fulfilled its purpose.”
― Charlie Chaplin