Top Direct Quotes
The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.
David Friedman
I think we have the same goals in mind. We are not planning on just all of a sudden taking a film and separating. Hopefully one day she can direct me in something, or I will direct her. Or we'll produce a movie under our company's name.
Mary-Kate Olsen
Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared that it is the duty of a nation first to encourage the creation of wealth; and second, to direct and control its distribution. All such theories are delusive.
Leland Stanford
I am for an art that takes into account the direct effect of the elements as they exist from day to day apart from representation.
Robert Smithson
I only direct in self-defense.
Mel Brooks
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The reason I took Early Edition - besides the fact that I liked it - was that it enabled me to start a production company in New York City. It's a low-budget film company to produce and direct movies.
Fisher Stevens 
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I play the father in the scene when Will and Tommy go back to Tommy's old apartment. It was a big mistake. I hope not to be in the next movie I direct.
Barry Sonnenfeld
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In dealing with the China problem, the British and American side, which had particularly strong interests in China, should have based its judgments about the origins of the problem on direct observation of the actual circumstances at the time.
Hideki Tojo
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The main reason I wanted to be successful was to get out of the ghetto. My parents helped direct my path.
Florence Griffith Joyner
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Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
John Wooden
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Honesty is the most single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product.
Ed McMahon
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When I look back I can't believe I was so stupid as to direct Dealer's Choice.
Patrick Marber
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I wouldn't not want to be a director and write as I wouldn't not to want to be a writer and direct movies.
Walter Hill
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