The 23 best quotes by Nicolas Cage (and famous quotes)

These are the thoughts and famous quotes of the American actor that have generated the most impact.

Nicolas Cage (Long Beach, 1964) is a celebrated American actor of Italian, Polish and German descent.

Few people know that Nicolas Cage's real name is actually Nicolas Coppola. In fact, one of his relatives is Francis Ford Coppola, one of the most acclaimed directors of the seventh art.

Unrepeatable phrases of Nicolas Cage

Winner of an Oscar for best actor for his performance in the film Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Nicolas Cage has developed a fruitful career both as a performer and as a film producer over several decades.

As one of the most recognized and admired actors in Hollywood, Cage has also had his more grey periods, for example when it became public knowledge that he owed several million dollars to the U.S. Treasury.

However, in this article we have decided to compile a collection of Nicolas Cage's best quotes, in order to delve into his face.to delve into his human and professional side. We will also know some famous quotes that he pronounced playing some of his most recognizable characters on the big screen.

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1. I don't know who I am. But I do know that what keeps me alive is control.

A somewhat philosophical phrase. What does he mean by "control"? Perhaps to control your finances, or your vices.

2. You are what you love, not what loves you.

Great phrase to show that it is more important what we feel than whether we are the object of someone else's feelings.

3. Never be at war, especially with yourself.

There is nothing more valuable in this life than understanding yourself and giving yourself a break.

4. For many, money is like a foreign movie without subtitles.

A way of saying that few people understand money and its language.

5. I came to Las Vegas to drink myself to death.

Great quote from one of his most famous movies. Pure self-destruction.

6. They say evil prevails when good men do nothing to prevent it. They should say that evil prevails.

Unfortunately, evil cannot always be eradicated.

7. There are things that are true, whether you believe them or not.

There are objective matters that are not open to opinion.

8. An Italian painter named Carlotti defined beauty. He said it was the sum of the parts working together in such a way that nothing else needed to be added or altered. That's you. You are beautiful.

A love-filled eulogy, from the movie "Next".

9. That's the thing about the future. If you see it, it changes.

You can't alter space-time without a series of catastrophes.

10. Without great disappointment, victories are not appreciated.

Those who have never failed do not appreciate triumphs as much as those who have had great disappointments in life.

11. Saving someone's life is like falling in love, I haven't saved anyone for a long time.

From the film "Magnolia".

12. I only trust two men, one of them is me and the other is not you.

Great tough guy line, taken from the movie "Con Air".

13. Life is nothing but a series of random accidents and mistakes that always lead us to the same thing.

A concatenation of events that lead us to the same place.

14. Ask me for whatever you want, but never ask me to stop drinking.

Sad plea, from the film "Leaving Las Vegas".

15. Nowadays, the way society is, whoever would think of bringing a child into the world would be cruel.

From the movie "The Rock", it is a sentence typical of antinatalist thinking.

16. Passion is very important to me. If you stop enjoying things, you need to take a look at it, as it can lead to all sorts of depressing scenarios.

If you don't have passion, maybe all is lost, according to this Nicolas Cage quote.

17. I've always had a weakness for comic books.

A big reader of comics and superhero stories.

18. Actors have the opportunity to use storytelling as a way to resolve pain. (Nicolas Cage)

A privilege of the acting craft.

19. I don't want to do only independent films, nor do I want to do only adventure films. I like both genres.

About your preferences when approaching a film project.

20. I enjoy animated films.

Even this genre is appreciated by Nicolas Cage.

21. I want to make all kinds of movies. I want to make great films, which generate a lot of fun and excitement for me, but I also want to make films that aim to stimulate reflection and shake the conscience.

Variety is the spice of life, according to Cage.

22. I care about connecting with the audience. Film is a powerful medium. Films can change the way we think.

The impact of the seventh art on thought and culture is undeniable.

23. I think if you're going to make films to win Oscars, you're really on the wrong track.

There's no point in facing a challenge thinking about the prize you're going to get. It is necessary to enjoy the processes, not the eventual recognitions.