Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening.

— Greta Garbo

Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never left at peace, you're just fair game.

— Greta Garbo

How can one change one's entire life and build a new one on one moment of love? And yet, that's what you make me want to close my eyes and do.

— Greta Garbo

I don't want to be a silly temptress. I cannot see any sense in getting dressed up and doing nothing but tempting men in pictures.

— Greta Garbo

I'm a completely worthless woman and no man should risk his life for me.

— Greta Garbo

I'm not always sincere. One can't be in this world, you know.

— Greta Garbo

I never said "I want to be alone." I only said "I want to be left alone." There is all the difference.

— Greta Garbo

I never said, 'I want to be alone.' I only said, 'I want to be left alone.' There is all the difference.

— Greta Garbo

Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach?

— Greta Garbo

I want to be alone.

— Greta Garbo