Samuel Goldwyn Quotes - Page 3

We're overpaying him, but he's worth it.

Television has raised writing to a new low.

Never make forecasts, especially about future.

Every director bites the hand that lays the golden egg.

I never liked you, and I always will.

Spare no expense to save money on this one.

I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty.

What nerve. Not even a modicum of originality.

Why only twelve disciples? Go out and get thousands.

In picture-making the writer is the most important cog in the wheel.

You fail to overlook the crucial point.

I read part of it all the way through.

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

I was always an independent, even when I had partners.

Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.

When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy.

It's more than magnificent; it's mediocre.

Go see it and see for yourself why you shouldn't go see it.

"Yes, but that's our strongest weak point."

I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it... The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.

Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am not always right, but I am never wrong.

If a young man is going to get ahead, if he is going to reach the top, he must be all wrapped up in what he is doing. He has to give his job - whatever it is - not only his talent but every bit of his enthusiasm and devotion.

I'd hire the devil himself as a writer if he gave me a good story.

I had a monumental idea this morning, but I didn't like it.

My horse was in the lead, coming down the home stretch, but the caddie fell off.