I have never gone into a picture without first studying my characterization from all angles. I make a study of the fellow's life and try to learn everything about him, including the conditions under which he came into this world,… — William Powell Copy Share Image
I would warn against holsters with devices for quick-draw. Devices always fail when you need them most. — William Powell Copy Share
I can fully appreciate the fury and anger that a person can feel when put through a humiliating experience by a cop, but I… — William Powell Copy Share
One of the greatest myths of all time is that so-called civilized man is no longer an animal, and for that reason can strive… — William Powell Copy Share
Power is not a material possession that can be given, it is the ability to act. Power must be taken, it is never given. — William Powell Copy Share
A revolution was never fought, throughout history, for ideals. Revolutions were fought for much more concrete things: food, clothes, housing, and to relieve intolerable… — William Powell Copy Share
It has got to the point in this country where men believe they are men, just because that is their birthright. If that is… — William Powell Copy Share
My friends have stood by me marvelously in the ups and downs of my career. I don't believe there is anything more worthwhile in… — William Powell Copy Share
There is only one purpose in hand-to-hand combat, and that is to kill. Never face an enemy with the idea of knocking him out.… — William Powell Copy Share
Unity is the only way in which the people of this country can overthrow the fascists, communists, capitalists, and all the other assholes who… — William Powell Copy Share
It seems acceptable today to scream for revolution, without any concept of what will follow it. This is just what the forces at large… — William Powell Copy Share
Never before have self-suffiency and education been so important, and they are virtually inseparable from survival. — William Powell Copy Share
I detest symbolic protest, as it is an outcry of weak, middle-of-the-road, liberal eunuchs. If an individual feels strongly enough about something to do… — William Powell Copy Share
“Cultivate solitude, quiet and a few sincere friends, rather than mob merriment, noise and thousands of nodding acquaintances.” — William Powell Copy Share
