Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have.

— James Dean

Death can't be considered because, if you're afraid to die, there's no room in your life to make discoveries.

— James Dean

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.

— James Dean

Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.

— James Dean

I also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.

— James Dean

If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live after he's died, then maybe he was a great man. Immortality is the only true success.

— James Dean

If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man.

— James Dean

I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world, is discovery.

— James Dean

Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse.

— James Dean

My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.

— James Dean