The best Quotes by Richard Attenborough

There's nothing more important in making movies than the screenplay.

I just love biography, and I'm fascinated by people who have shifted our destinies or our points of view.

I adore my family; they are my joy. However, I am committed to my work. If, on a Saturday morning when I was ostensibly going to be with the children, and something arose at RADA or at UNICEF or at the orphanage or whatever, I would allow the other pressures to take precedent.

I like to make films about people who changed the lives of others and asserted human dignity.

I very, very, very rarely lose my temper. I do get cross sometimes when encountering something that I feel is improper, that I feel is lacking in justice and equity, and this all sounds very pompous and over the top - but these are the things that really upset me: intolerance, prejudice etc. I suppose in more mundane matters, I'm impatient.

The ocean is a source of inspiration, wonder, and awe. Diving allows us to tap into that inspiration and to experience the world in a whole new way.

I just wish the world was twice as big and half of it was still unexplored.

The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it.

We are a plague on the Earth.

There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.

It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.

Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?

The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?

Many individuals are doing what they can. But real success can only come if there is a change in our societies and in our economics and in our politics.

It is strange with how little notice, good, bad, or indifferent, a man may live and die in London.

If you're curious, London's an amazing place.

I've often thought a blind man could find his way through London simply by gauging the changes in innuendo: mild through Trafalgar Square, less veiled towards the river.

I have nothing against Orlando, though you are, of course, far more likely to get shot or robbed there than in London.

I don't miss London much. I find it crowded, vast and difficult to get around. Cabs are incredibly expensive.

London. The beating heart of England.

England is my home. London is my home. New York feels like, if I have to spend a year living in an unfamiliar city, this is a pretty lovely one to spend a year in, but I will be going home at the end of it, certainly.

Fashion needs fresh blood, and London is the most creative place for that.

Look at London or Paris: they're both filthy. You don't get that in Tokyo. The proud residents look after their city.

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

I love to come to L.A. to visit, and then I like to come to rainy old London because it's home.

The fans clapping along to The Liquidator when we walk out. That is definitely one that means a lot.

I always believed that I would make it to the first team through hard work and determination... I didn't let anybody get in the way of my focus.

I wanted to find a club with a vision. There's a change happening right now. We're a young team with many great players. We play offensive. That's very motivating.

Chelsea can't sign me, I have more trophies than Chelsea. I should be the one to sign them.

My dream is Chelsea. They are great, and my objective is to play there.

One candidate is too old and mentally unfit to be president. The other one is me.