There are so many interpretations that this film [The Lobster] could be approached from. But Yorgos [Lanthimos] is so specifically minded, he's so clinical in his direction of the film.
The love of gain never made a painter; but it has marred many.
The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.
Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.
Never expect justice from a vain man; if he has the negative magnanimity not to disparage you, it is the most you can expect.
The greatest of all fools is the proud fool--who is at the mercy of every fool he meets.
If I prove extravagant, I shall be more so from ignorance than willfulness. I am not wholly insensible to the pleasures of the world, therefore shall not be governed entirely by necessity; but I flatter myself, at least, in being able to restrain their gratification within due bonds.
The star is the ultimate American verification of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile. His mere existence proves the perfectability of any man or woman. Oh wonderful pliability of human nature, in a society where anyone can become a celebrity! And where any celebrity. . . may become a star!
Stronger than lover's love is lover's hate. Incurable, in each, the wounds they make.
Builders, raise the ceiling high, Raise the dome into the sky, Hear the wedding song! For the happy groom is near, Tall as Mars, and statelier, Hear the wedding song!
I found it liberating of necessity to devise my own style and my own tactics and to look for a voice on the instrument because there weren't really any that impacted strongly on me.