Nicolas Cage (Long Beach, 1964) is a famous 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 film directors.
Winner of an Oscar for best actor for his performance in the film Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Nicolas Cage has developed a fruitful career as both a performer and a film producer over several decades.
Being one of the most recognized and admired actors in Hollywood, Cage has also had his grayest periods, for example, the news becoming public that he owed several million dollars to the US treasury.
However, in this article We have decided to make a compilation of the best quotes by Nicolas Cage, to delve into his human and professional facet. We will also learn about some famous quotes that he said while playing some of his most recognizable characters on the big screen.
1. I don’t know who I am. But I know that what keeps me alive is control.
A somewhat philosophical phrase. What do you mean by “control”? Maybe control of your finances, or your vices.
2. You are what you love, not what loves you.
Great phrase to show that what we feel is more important 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 film without subtitles.
A way of saying that few people understand money and its language.
Great quote from one of his most famous movies. Pure self-destruction.
6. They say that 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, it doesn’t matter if you believe them or not.
There are objective questions that cannot be discussed.
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 what you are. You’re beautiful.
A praise full of love, from the movie “Next”.
9. That’s what happens with the future. That if you see it, it changes.
Space-time cannot be altered without a series of catastrophes occurring.
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 a person’s life is like falling in love, I haven’t saved anyone in 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 quote, taken from the movie “Con Air.”
13. Life is nothing more than 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 whatever you want, but never make me stop drinking.
Sad allegation, from the film “Leaving Las Vegas”.
15. Nowadays, the way society is, anyone who thought about bringing a child into the world would be cruel.
From the movie “The Rock”, it is a sentence typical of antinatalist thought.
16. Passion is very important to me. If you stop enjoying things, you need to get it looked at, as it can lead to all sorts of depressing scenarios.
If you don’t have passion, maybe all is lost, according to this quote by Nicolas Cage.
17. I have always had a weakness for comics.
A great reader of comics and superhero stories.
18. Actors have the opportunity to use storytelling as a way to resolve grief. (Nicolas Cage)
A privilege of the acting profession.
19. I don’t want to make only independent films, nor do I want to make only adventure films. I like both genres.
About his preferences when approaching a film project.
20. I enjoy animated movies.
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 great fun and excitement, but I also want to make films that aim to stimulate reflection and shake the conscience.
Variety is the spice, according to Cage.
22. I care about connecting with the public. Cinema is a powerful medium. Movies can change the way you think.
The impact of the seventh art on thought and culture is undeniable.
23. I think that if you are going to make movies to win Oscars, you are really going down the wrong path.
There is no point facing a challenge thinking about the prize they are going to give you. You have to enjoy the processes, not the eventual recognitions.
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