Quote of the Day, April 19 -- Charlie Chaplin once said, "More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness."

Charlie Chaplin's words belong to the unforgettable climax of his 1940 film The Great Dictator. His iconic speech is from the moment when Chaplin's character, who was a humble Jewish barber, was mistaken for a dictator. In the scene, he addresses a large crowd, breaking away from satire to a simple yet powerful request.

His quote is on humanity and kindness.

The speech was written by Charlie Chaplin himself.

The statement is widely remembered even today as it arrived at a tumultuous time when the world was witnessing the rise of fascism and the devastation of World War II. Through his...