Ultimately the Force is the larger mystery of the universe. And to trust your feelings is your way into that.
GEORGE LUCASUltimately the Force is the larger mystery of the universe. And to trust your feelings is your way into that.
GEORGE LUCASIt’s very important not to do what your peers think you should do, not do what your parents think,your teachers or even your culture. Do what’s inside of you.
GEORGE LUCASMy success wasn’t based on how I could push down everybody that was around me. My success was based on how much I could push everybody up.
GEORGE LUCASPeople who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians.
GEORGE LUCASA special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing.
GEORGE LUCASFrom kindergarten to college, certain teachers engaged my curiosity and motivated me to learn. While I was not the best student, their efforts left a lasting impact.
GEORGE LUCASAll democracies turn into dictatorships – but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it’s Julius Caesar or Napoleon or Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the general population goes along with the idea.
GEORGE LUCASBeing in Washington is more fictional than being in Hollywood.
GEORGE LUCASThe best way to truly understand narrative art is to experience it.
GEORGE LUCASPart of the issue of achievement is to be able to set realistic goals, but that’s one of the hardest things to do because you don’t always know exactly where you’re going, and you shouldn’t.
GEORGE LUCASTrain yourself to let go of the things you fear to lose.
GEORGE LUCASThe secret to film is that it’s an illusion.
GEORGE LUCASI’ve always tried to be aware of what I say in my films, because all of us who make motion pictures are teachers – teachers with very loud voices.
GEORGE LUCASIf you want to be successful in a particular field of endeavor, I think perseverance is one of the key qualities.
GEORGE LUCASIt’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime.
GEORGE LUCASThe secret is not to give up hope. It’s very hard not to because if you’re really doing something worthwhile I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side.
GEORGE LUCAS