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54 Humphrey Bogart Quotes Worth Sharing

Famous As: Best Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Casablanca’, ‘The African Queen’ and ‘The Maltese Falcon’
Born On: December 25, 1899
Died On: January 14, 1957
Born In: New York, New York, United States
Founder / Co Founder: Entertainment Industry Foundation
Died At Age: 57

One of the greatest American actors of all times, Humphrey Bogart was best known for starring in some cult classic films from the Golden Era of Hollywood, such as ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Dark Passage’. Born and raised in New York City, Humphrey first enlisted in the American Navy before he plunged into the world of acting through stage performances. Eventually, he made his film debut in the year 1930 with the film ‘Up the River,’ and for the next few years he played supporting roles as gangsters and outlaws in many films before he became a leading star in the 1940s. With roles in cult classic films such as ‘Casablanca,’ ‘The Big Sleep,’ and ‘Dark Passage,’ Humphrey established himself as a solid performer. Mentioned by the American Film Institute as the Greatest Male Star of American Cinema, Bogart was known for his intellect as well. We have compiled some of his best quotes on world, problems, drinking, smoking, history, and acting, which have been curated from his memorable film dialogues, radio appearances, and interviews.

I don't hurt the industry. The industry hurts itself, by making so many lousy movies - as if General Motors deliberately put out a bad car.

I don't hurt the industry. The industry hurts itself, by making so many lousy movies - as if General Motors deliberately put out a bad car.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Errol Flynn and I are the only ones left who do any good old hell raising.

Errol Flynn and I are the only ones left who do any good old hell raising.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The problems of three little people in a big world don't add up to much

The problems of three little people in a big world don't add up to much

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Awards are meaningless for actors, unless they all play the same part.

Awards are meaningless for actors, unless they all play the same part.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Everybody has something to conceal.

Everybody has something to conceal.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
There are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to try to invade.

There are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn't advise you to try to invade.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Ah, nuts. I'm an actor. I just do what comes naturally.

Ah, nuts. I'm an actor. I just do what comes naturally.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The only way to find the best actor would be to let everybody play Hamlet and let the best man win.

The only way to find the best actor would be to let everybody play Hamlet and let the best man win.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I can't say I ever loved my mother; I admired her.

I can't say I ever loved my mother; I admired her.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
This guy (Marlon Brando) - he'll be doing Hamlet when the rest of us are selling potatoes.

This guy (Marlon Brando) - he'll be doing Hamlet when the rest of us are selling potatoes.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
It's a good thing [James] Dean died when he did. If he'd lived, he'd never have been able to live up to the publicity.

It's a good thing [James] Dean died when he did. If he'd lived, he'd never have been able to live up to the publicity.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
If a face like Ingrid Bergman's looks at you as though you're adorable, everybody does. You don't have to act very much.

If a face like Ingrid Bergman's looks at you as though you're adorable, everybody does. You don't have to act very much.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I stick my neck out for *nobody*!

I stick my neck out for *nobody*!

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The only point in making money is, you can tell some big shot where to go.

The only point in making money is, you can tell some big shot where to go.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
An actor needs something to stabilize his personality, something to nail down what he really is, not what he is currently pretending to be.

An actor needs something to stabilize his personality, something to nail down what he really is, not what he is currently pretending to be.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The whole world is about three drinks behind.

The whole world is about three drinks behind.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
People who don't drink are afraid of revealing themselves.

People who don't drink are afraid of revealing themselves.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I always cry at weddings, especially my own.

I always cry at weddings, especially my own.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I let my drinking do the talking.

I let my drinking do the talking.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
(on Warner Brothers) This studio has more suspensions than the Golden Gate Bridge.

(on Warner Brothers) This studio has more suspensions than the Golden Gate Bridge.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I hate funerals. They aren't for the guy who's dead. They're for the guys who are left alive and enjoy mourning.

I hate funerals. They aren't for the guy who's dead. They're for the guys who are left alive and enjoy mourning.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
There never seems to be any trouble brewing around a bar until a woman puts that high heel over the brass rail. Don't ask me why, but somehow women at bars seem to create trouble among men.

There never seems to be any trouble brewing around a bar until a woman puts that high heel over the brass rail. Don't ask me why, but somehow women at bars seem to create trouble among men.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The only good reason to have money is this: so that you can tell any SOB in the world to go to hell.

The only good reason to have money is this: so that you can tell any SOB in the world to go to hell.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The only thing money is good for is to buy your freedom.

The only thing money is good for is to buy your freedom.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Acting is experience with something sweet behind it.

Acting is experience with something sweet behind it.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Ugarte: You despise me, don't you? Rick Blaine: If I gave you any thought I probably would.

Ugarte: You despise me, don't you? Rick Blaine: If I gave you any thought I probably would.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
Sinatra’s idea of paradise is a place where there are plenty of women and no newspapermen. He doesn’t know it, but he’d be better off if it were the other way around.

Sinatra’s idea of paradise is a place where there are plenty of women and no newspapermen. He doesn’t know it, but he’d be better off if it were the other way around.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
I made more lousy pictures than any actor in history.

I made more lousy pictures than any actor in history.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
You're not a star until they can spell your name in Karachi.

You're not a star until they can spell your name in Karachi.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart
The only reason to make a million dollars in this business is to tell some fat producer to go to hell.

The only reason to make a million dollars in this business is to tell some fat producer to go to hell.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart