Woody Allen

Woody Allen

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Woody Allen (b. 1935), an American filmmaker, writer and actor, shaped not only their field but the way we think and talk about change, purpose, and modern life. The range of their thinking — from Funny to God — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Explore 53 quotes by Woody Allen on subjects including Funny, God, Death, Nature, and Good — each one a window into a distinctive way of seeing the world. A favorite of many readers: "The food here is terrible, and the portions are too small."

“Most of the time I don't have much fun. The rest of the time I don't have any fun at all.”

— Woody Allen

Time

All Quotes by Woody Allen

“To you I'm an atheist to God, I'm the Loyal Opposition.”

— Woody Allen

God

“I failed to make the chess team because of my height.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

“Most of the time I don't have much fun. The rest of the time I don't have any fun at all.”

— Woody Allen

Time

“On the plus side, death is one of the few things that can be done as easily lying down .”

— Woody Allen

Death

“If my films make one more person miserable, I'll feel I have done my job.”

— Woody Allen

Funny

“There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?”

— Woody Allen

Death

“Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once.”

— Woody Allen

Nature

“I don't believe in the after life, although I am bringing a change of underwear.”

— Woody Allen

Change

“Not only is there no God, but try finding a plumber on Sunday.”

— Woody Allen

God

“I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.”

— Woody Allen

Education

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”

— Woody Allen

Success

“I am two with nature.”

— Woody Allen

Nature

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.”

— Woody Allen

God

“His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy.”

— Woody Allen

Education

“I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.”

— Woody Allen

Work

“If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.”

— Woody Allen

God

“Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.”

— Woody Allen

Food

“I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.”

— Woody Allen

Government

“It is impossible to experience one's death objectively and still carry a tune.”

— Woody Allen

Death

“Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.”

— Woody Allen

Life