Alain Delon Quotes, born Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, France, and died August 18, 2024, was a French actor, director, producer, and businessman, celebrated as a cinematic icon of the 1960s and 1970s. With French-Swiss citizenship from 1999, he starred in classics like Purple Noon (1960), Le Samouraï (1967), and The Leopard (1963), working with directors such as Jean-Pierre Melville, Luchino Visconti, and Michelangelo Antonioni. Known for his brooding intensity and striking looks, Delon became a global heartthrob, often compared to James Dean. These 15 quotes—sourced from his interviews, films, and posts on X—reflect his insights on love, life, acting, and authenticity, infused with his enigmatic and passionate persona.
15 Alain Delon Quotes
- “In love, we have to dare everything if we really love.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I am not a star. I am an actor. I have been fighting for years to make people forget that I am just a pretty boy with a beautiful face. It’s a hard fight, but I will win it.” (Interview, elevatesociety.com, 2023)
- “I knew everything and received everything. But real happiness is giving.” (Interview, Quoteswave, n.d.)
- “You believe in God, then you don’t believe anymore, and when you have a big problem, you pray anyway.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I do very well three things: my job, stupidities, and children.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I hate this era. I loathe it. Everything is false, everything is distorted. There is no more respect, no more given word. Only money matters.” (Interview, posted on X, @Arrogance_0024, 2024-08-18)
- “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “The best revenge is massive success.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I do know who holds tomorrow.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “You cannot bring back the love that was not given to you in childhood. These are holes that will never be filled.” (Interview, posted on X, @meganeabbott, 2024-08-18)
- “I owe women everything I have.” (Interview, posted on X, @DelonSociety, 2024-09-13)
- “According to me, he who causes suffering to an animal is worse than a beast. He is the animal.” (Interview, posted on X, @Chickenhearts69, 2025-04-29)
- “I am an actor. An actor lives. I have always lived my roles. I have never played. An actor is an accident. My life is an accident. My career is an accident.” (Interview, posted on X, @cinemathequefr, 2024-08-18)
Alain Delon’s quotes are a captivating blend of intensity, vulnerability, and defiance, inspiring fans to pursue authenticity, embrace passion, and find meaning beyond superficial success. Which quote resonates with your soul? Share it below and keep Delon’s cinematic legacy alive!
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