289 Quotes by Charlie Chaplin

I believe in the power of laughter and tears as an antidote to hatred and terror.

A man’s true character comes out when he’s drunk.

We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness, not by each other’s misery.

The building is a special place because of its architecture; But it’s people who make it special by participating in it.

To those who can hear me, I say – do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed – the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress.

My pain may be the reason for somebody’s laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody’s pain.

More than machinery, we need humanity; more than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.

This is a story of a period between two World Wars – an interim in which insanity cut loose. Liberty took a nose dive, and humanity was kicked around somewhat.

You the people have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure...