202 Quotes by Alfred Hitchcock

For me, suspense doesn't have any value if it's not balanced by humor.

Actually, I have no regard for money. Aside from its purchasing power, it's completely useless as far as I'm concerned.

There are several differences between a footballl game and a revolution. For one thing, a football game usually lasts longer and the participants wear uniforms. Also there are more injuries at a football game.

When accepting the American Film Institute Life Achievement award: I beg permission to mention by name only four people who have given me the most affection, appreciation, and encouragement, and constant collaboration. The first of the four is a film editor, the second is a scriptwriter, the third is the mother of my daughter Pat (Patricia Hitchcock), and the fourth is as fine a cook as ever performed miracles in a domestic kitchen. And their names are Alma Reville.

Never judge a country by its politicians.

Happiness is a small house, with a big kitchen.

Our primary function is to create an emotion and our secondary function is to sustain that emotions.

Man does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.

One never knows the ending. One has to die to know exactly what happens after death, although Catholics have their hopes.