Terrence Malick Quotes

A collection of quotes by Terrence Malick.

Terrence Malick is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, born on November 30, 1943, in Ottawa, Illinois. Known for his poetic and visually stunning filmmaking style, Malick has gained critical acclaim and a dedicated following. His notable works include Badlands (1973), Days of Heaven (1978), and The Thin Red Line (1998). Malick's films often explore existential themes, nature, and the human condition. He is known for his long gaps between projects but remains a highly respected and influential figure in the world of cinema.

The nuns taught us there are two ways through life, the way

The nuns taught us there are two ways through life, the way of Nature and the way of Grace. You have to choose which one you'll follow. Grace doesn't try to please itself. Accepts being slighted, forgotten, disliked. Accepts insults and injuries.Nature only wants to please itself. Get others to please it too. Likes to lord it over them. To have its own way. It finds reasons to be unhappy when all the world is shining around it. And love is smiling through all things.

Terrence Malick

Love Grace

I film quite a bit of footage, then edit. Changes before you

I film quite a bit of footage, then edit. Changes before your eyes, things you can do and things you can't. My attitude is always 'let it keep rolling.'

Terrence Malick

Attitude