Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits."

"When a small child . . . I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away."

"No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent, work transforms talent into genius."

"Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a dint of hard work."

"What exactly is success? For me it is to be found not in applause, but in the satisfaction of feeling that one is realizing one's ideal."