233 Quotes by Philip Seymour Hoffman

I think part of why I have so many books around me and why I read every day is because I mythologize the writer. I don’t do that with any other artists.

Success isn't what makes you happy. It really isn't. Success is doing what makes you happy and doing good work and hopefully having a fruitful life. If I've felt like I've done good work, that makes me happy.

Sometimes being an actor is like being some kind of detective where you're on the search for a secret that will unlock the character.

There is no pleasure that I haven't made myself sick on.

Books … they’re kind of a compulsion for me. To find a great bookstore is a great thing.

My mum is incredibly intelligent.

One person's religion is another person's cult.

I know I wasn't as handsome as some other guys, but I was OK with that.

Acting's difficult for me because I think you have to be passionately involved in what you're doing.