George Stevens Quotes

"We felt that under the circumstances, it made perfect sense to honor his request, ... We are happy that he will be able to be honored next year."
-George Stevens

"This is the kind of game we come to expect when we play Poland. Unfortunately for us we came out of the wrong end."
-George Stevens

"For me it's absolutely necessary to start from the very beginning. I can't think of coming and contributing something anywhere along the line other than the very start."
-George Stevens

"We played hard tonight and I was really pleased with our effort. While I was disappointed that our goal was taken away, it was the right call made by the officials."
-George Stevens

"When a poor man, hungry and unseeing because his eyesight is failing, grabs me and starts begging, I feel the Nazi in myself. I abhor this man, and I want him to keep his hands off me."
-George Stevens

"When we passed the ball well, we kind of had Poland back on their heels a bit. We told our kids the game does not end at the half."
-George Stevens

"I see myself capable of arrogance and brutality... That's a fierce thing, to discover within yourself that which you despise the most in others."
-George Stevens

"I've always been of the opinion that a director should never touch a film without having a basic knowledge of its contents."
-George Stevens