Top 10 memorable quotes by Alan Rickman that show how he lived his life

Alan Rickman, the great British actor and beloved Professor Snape passed away at the age of 69. Rickman with his undeniable charm and a hypnotic charisma stole millions of hearts across the world. 

Rickman's words, with his remarkable voice, will always resonate in our hearts. Here are some of his most memorable quotes which he left for us to cherish him by:

On life and its indecisions:

 

“I've never been able to plan my life. I just lurch from indecision to indecision.”

On talent :

 

Talent is an accident of genes, and a responsibility.

On his humbleness:

 

I get stage fright and gremlins in my head saying: 'You're going to forget your lines'.

On his unmistakable humour:
 

 

Those of you who are not aware of my brilliant career as a stand up comic, I'm not aware of it either so we might well wonder what we're doing here. 

On art:

 

Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.

On laughter:

 

I think there should be laughs in everything. Sometimes, it's a slammed door, a pie in the face or just a recognition of our frailties.

On humble living and simplicity:

 

I'm still living the life where you get home and open the fridge and there's half a pot of yoghurt and a half a can of flat Coca-Cola.

 On his love of travelling:
 

 

Nothing gives me as much pleasure as travelling. I love getting on trains and boats and planes.

On his 'serious' personality:

 

I'm a lot less serious than people think.

On playing Professor Snape:

 

I knew with Snape I was working as a double agent, as it turns out, and a very good one at that.

On Harry Potter and JK Rowling:

 

It is an ancient need to be told stories. But the story needs a great storyteller. Thanks for all of it, Jo.