When a noble life has prepared old age, it is not decline that it reveals, but the first days of immortality. – Muriel Spark
To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupils soul. To Miss Mackay it is a putting in of something that is not there, and that is not what I call education. I call it intrusion. – Muriel Spark
It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles. – Muriel Spark
Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur. – Muriel Spark
I love actors, both my parents were actors, and the work with actors is the most enjoyable part of making a film. Its important that they feel protected and are confident they wont be betrayed. When you create that atmosphere of trust, its in the bag – the actors will do everything to satisfy you. – Michael Haneke