"We must laugh in the face of our helplessness against the forces of nature — or go insane."

Charlie Chaplin

"Our tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late."

Charlie Chaplin

"The most despairing feature of life is the contrast between man's intentions and his actions."

Charlie Chaplin

"Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people."

Charlie Chaplin

"You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile."

Charlie Chaplin

"The basic essential of a great actor is that he loves himself in acting."

Charlie Chaplin

"Perfect love is the most beautiful of all frustrations because it is more than one can express."

Charlie Chaplin

"What do you want a meaning for? Life is a desire, not a meaning."

Charlie Chaplin