“The book's always better than the movie.”

“The book is a film that takes place in the mind of the reader. That's why we go to movies and say, "Oh, the book is better.”

“Why do I continue making movies? Making movies is better than cleaning toilets.”

“I love books, by the way, way more than movies. Movies tell you what to think. A good book lets you choose a few thoughts for yourself.”

“A movie is never any better than the stupidest man connected with it.”

“One always has a better book in one's mind than one can manage to get onto paper.”

“If I were asked what book is better than a cheap book, I should answer that there is one book better than a cheap book, — and that is a book honestly come by.”

“I have always hoped that Asian movies can enjoy better development and can enjoy a better position in relation to the rest of the world. I'm sure this is the hope and goal of all movie directors in Asia.”

“I always felt that the telefilm directors made wonderful films, which are even better than the big screen movies, but never got enough opportunities to showcase their talents on the big screens.”

“Wine can be a better teacher than ink, and banter is often better than books”