Ruby Dee Quotes

When I was young, I dreamt of being a starlet in Hollywood. But there comes a point in every African American's life when you realize the limitations, that you could only play maids or some little supporting role. Even Lena Horne couldn't get good parts.

Ruby Dee

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actress
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 27, 1922 - June 11, 2014

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My hatred is precious. I don't want to waste it on those who are colluding in their own oppression.

Andrea Dworkin

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Because, you know, it's never a hard work when you enjoy yourself. Look, I've been here since 57 years, and I don't have to explain why I've stayed so long. I always enjoyed it.

John Hench

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I think there's a general misconception that anything written quickly lacks quality, and I don't believe that.

Michael Connelly

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I am strongly opposed to any form of amnesty, including, especially, executive amnesty.

Steve Scalise

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Two hundred years ago, industrialisation ruined the labour force. In the modern age, especially in the West or America, people who are 'efficient,' who can bracket their emotions off, tend to win. But at what cost to the rest of us?

Matt Bellamy

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In the future as in the past, both Clausewitz and Sun Tzu will undoubtedly have a lot to offer.

Martin Van Creveld

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U.K. guys think it is cheesy to be nice.

Mollie King

ThinkBe NiceNiceCheesyGuys

A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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So I have the green smoothie every day for breakfast, and then sometimes even for lunch too, and then I have a normal dinner.

Dita Von Teese

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Bob Marley was always ready to deal with the politics of what was happening in the world but, at the same time, not lose sight of the fact that he's a musician.

Cheo Hodari Coker

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I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one's identity is totally different.

AnnaLynne McCord

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Look, I think the notion that there's a dogma or doctrine of foreign policy that gives you a textbook recipe for how to react to all situations is really nonsense.

Paul Wolfowitz

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