David Niven Movie Quotes & Lines – 27 Classics (+ Audio)

Updated: Sep 1, 2025

Discover the unforgettable quotes of David Niven (March 1, 1910 – July 29, 1983), accompanied by audio snippets, ready for download in MP3 and WAV formats.

1 You're not concerned about what happened. You're worried about what might have happened. That makes you vulnerable. That makes you a woman.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

2 Well, I suppose a certain amount of dishonesty is bound to beget a certain amount of dishonesty.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

3 L'Chaim. -I beg your pardon? -Well, let's just say in this case, it means, 'Your health, and thank you for inviting me to dinner.'

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

4 Aren't you drinking? I don't drink. -Not ever? -I'm quite content with reality. I have no need for escape.

Claudia Cardinale as Princess Dala; David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

5 I enjoy reality as much as the next man. It's just that in my case, fortunately, reality includes a good stiff belt every now and then.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

6 Well, here's to all those nasty little habits that we hold so dear.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

7 Why don't you come up here? Because my leg is only bad if I walk too much and I thought maybe you could do the walking and I could do the drinking. Unless, of course, you think it would be indiscreet to come to a man's room.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

8 Well, are you? -What? -What they call you, 'the virgin queen.' -I'm not a queen. -That's only half an answer.

David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton; Claudia Cardinale as Princess Dala in The Pink Panther (1963)

9 Have a glass of champagne. Does wonders for extremes. It's been known to launch some lasting friendships.

As Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963)

10 Why you don't like people? -I like people. -Oh. That's supposed to be me who doesn't like people, right? -If you say so.

David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton; Claudia Cardinale as Princess Dala in The Pink Panther (1963)

David Niven Movie Quotes & Lines – 27 Classics (+ Audio)

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