William Goldman Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Goldman.

William Goldman (1931-2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. Known for his exceptional storytelling abilities, Goldman penned numerous acclaimed works across various genres. He gained widespread recognition for his novels, including "The Princess Bride" and "Marathon Man," both of which were adapted into successful films. Goldman's screenwriting career flourished, earning him two Academy Awards for his exceptional work on "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men." His contributions to the film industry, coupled with his exceptional literary talent, solidified Goldman's status as a revered figure in the world of storytelling.

Cynics are simply thwarted romantics.

Cynics are simply thwarted romantics.

William Goldman

Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is

Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.

William Goldman

I mean, I really do think that love is the best thing in the

I mean, I really do think that love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops. But I also have to say, for the umpty-umpth time, that life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

William Goldman

Life Death Love Fairness Wise Last Chapter

Just because you're beautiful and perfect, it's made you con

Just because you're beautiful and perfect, it's made you conceited.

William Goldman

Beauty Humor Funny Love Absurd Conceit

You can never trust what you read.

You can never trust what you read.

William Goldman

As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are ess

As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are essentially worthless -- and absolutely essential.

William Goldman

Film / Filmmaking / Movies

Studio executives are intelligent, brutally overworked men a

Studio executives are intelligent, brutally overworked men and women who share one thing in common with baseball managers: they wake up every morning of the world with the knowledge that sooner or later they're going to get fired.

William Goldman

Whoever invented the meeting must have had Hollywood in mind

Whoever invented the meeting must have had Hollywood in mind. I think they should consider giving Oscars for meetings: Best Meeting of the Year, Best Supporting Meeting, Best Meeting Based on Material from Another Meeting.

William Goldman

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

William Goldman