340 Quotes by William Goldman

The Sicilian's word was not just law, it was gospel.

Screenplays are structure, and that’s all they are. The quality of writing—which is crucial in almost every other form of literature—is not what makes a screenplay work. Structure isn’t anything else but telling the story, starting as late as possible, starting each scene as late as possible. You don’t want to begin with “Once upon a time,” because the audience gets antsy.

Miracle Max: Have fun stormin' da castle. Valerie: Think it'll work? Miracle Max: It would take a miracle.

Is it safe?

Kid -- the next time I say, 'Let's go someplace like Bolivia,' let's go someplace like Bolivia.

It must have been fifty seconds before Doc died.Long time.

God grant you your quota of smiles.

me sería útil conocerlo un poco mejor. ¿Es de verdad tan maravilloso vuestro Westley? —Maravilloso, no; es perfecto —respondió—. Carece de defectos. Es magnífico. Sin mácula. Tirando a ideal. —Miró al príncipe y le preguntó—: ¿Os estoy ayudando? —Creo que las emociones empañan un poco vuestra objetividad.

Good night, Westley. Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning.