Stanley Kubrick Quotes

However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light. – Stanley Kubrick

The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle. – Stanley Kubrick

The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent. – Stanley Kubrick

The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good. – Stanley Kubrick

Everybody is a voyeur. We like to watch. – Stanley Kubrick

The great nations have always acted like gangsters. – Stanley Kubrick

I’m dealing in ideas, not ideology. – Stanley Kubrick

The most important thing is to be a student of life, to always be learning. – Stanley Kubrick

The truth of a thing is the feel of it, not the think of it. – Stanley Kubrick

To make a film entirely with the intellect is the wrong way to go. You should look for films that are personal, and if you find them, you’ll discover that they’re something communicative. – Stanley Kubrick

War is too serious a matter to be left to the military. – Stanley Kubrick

Perhaps it sounds ridiculous, but the best thing that young filmmakers should do is to get hold of a camera and some film and make a movie of any kind at all. – Stanley Kubrick

If it can be written or thought, it can be filmed. – Stanley Kubrick

I do think the difference between success and failure in creative projects often comes down to a willingness to endure uncertainty and to trust in one’s own instincts. – Stanley Kubrick

The very meaninglessness of life forces man to create his own meaning. – Stanley Kubrick

The screen is not a substitute for life. It is another way of experiencing life. – Stanley Kubrick

I’ve always been interested in the strange and inexplicable side of things. – Stanley Kubrick

The director’s task is to recreate life, to rewrite it in terms of cinema. – Stanley Kubrick

I think films made solely for entertainment are as valuable as based on deep concepts. You are communicating with millions of people, and not all can appreciate abstract art. – Stanley Kubrick

I have never been in a place that felt scary but looked beautiful. The horror was always just outside the frame. – Stanley Kubrick

The best movie music is intense enough to cheer you up even when you’re already happy. – Stanley Kubrick

A film is – or should be – more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later. – Stanley Kubrick

I don’t have a burning desire to make movies. If I become obsessed with something, I do it. I don’t listen to anyone. I get it done. – Stanley Kubrick

A film is not meant to be analyzed, it is supposed to be experienced. – Stanley Kubrick

You’re an idealist, and I pity you as I would the village idiot. – Stanley Kubrick

If it can be thought, it can be filmed. – Stanley Kubrick

A film is not about choosing sides. It is about understanding the humanity of all beings, even those we consider monsters. – Stanley Kubrick

Preparing for a film is like preparing for a marathon. It takes a lot of effort, discipline, and determination. – Stanley Kubrick

Originality is undetected plagiarism. – Stanley Kubrick

The most important thing is to enjoy life to the fullest. – Stanley Kubrick

A man is only as good as his words and actions. – Stanley Kubrick

Every decision you make has consequences. – Stanley Kubrick

Life is too short to waste on unimportant things. – Stanley Kubrick

Great art is not about following trends, it is about standing out and being unique. – Stanley Kubrick

Don’t be afraid to take risks and challenge the status quo. – Stanley Kubrick

You can never know enough. Knowledge is power. – Stanley Kubrick

The world needs dreamers and doers, not just dreamers or doers. – Stanley Kubrick

Perfection is an illusion, strive for excellence instead. – Stanley Kubrick

Making a film is a collaborative process. Surround yourself with talented people and let them shine. – Stanley Kubrick

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. – Stanley Kubrick

Don’t be afraid to fail. It is through failure that we learn and grow. – Stanley Kubrick

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Stanley Kubrick

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. – Stanley Kubrick

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. – Stanley Kubrick

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Stanley Kubrick

You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. – Stanley Kubrick

If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission. – Stanley Kubrick

The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Stanley Kubrick

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. – Stanley Kubrick

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. – Stanley Kubrick