I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood.

— Elia Kazan

I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity.

— Elia Kazan

Stylized acting and direction is to realistic acting and direction as poetry is to prose.

— Elia Kazan

The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

— Elia Kazan

Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.

— Elia Kazan

You've got to keep fighting - you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

— Elia Kazan

You've got to keep fighting-you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

— Elia Kazan