457 Quotes by Arthur Miller

I’m sure there are writers who are great businessmen, but I never met any.

Pop, I’m nothing! I’m nothing, Pop. Can’t you understand that? There’s no spite in it any more. I’m just what I am, that’s all.

He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back – that’s an earthquake. And then you get a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished.

People do look to others for some leadership, and it’s not bad for them to supply it when they feel that way.

I’m one-dollar an hour, Willy! I tried seven states and couldn’t raise it. A buck an hour! Do you gather my meaning? I’m not bringing home any prizes anymore and you’re going to stop waiting for me to bring them home!

I think now that the great thing is not so much the formulation of an answer for myself, for the theatre, or the play – but rather the most accurate possible statement of the problem.

I don’t know what the hell I’m workin’ for. Sometimes I sit in my apartment–all alone. And I think of the rent I’m paying. And it’s crazy. But then, it’s what I always wanted. My own apartment, a car, and plenty of women. And still, goddammit, I’m lonely.

What work you do! It’s strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women!

He’s just a big stupid man to you, but I tell you there’s more good in him than in may other people.