Lillian Hellman Quotes

We are a people who do not want to keep much of the past in our heads. It is considered unhealthy in America to remember mistakes, neurotic to think about them, psychotic to dwell on them.

Lillian Hellman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: dramatist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 20, 1905 - June 30, 1984

Topics

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I love scary movies! My two favorites are pretty neck and neck: 'The Orphanage' and 'The Strangers.'

Jessica Parker Kennedy

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Wanting to be liked means being a supporting character in your own life, using the cues of the actors around you to determine your next line rather than your own script. It means that your self-worth will always be tied to what someone else thinks about you, forever out of your control.

Jessica Valenti

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We'll open for anyone, we are just looking to play.

John Entwistle

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My daughter recently reminded me not to get so busy making a living, I forget to make a life and I'm going to take that advice.

Angie Stone

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Just like any other game we're taking on we've got to prepare, prepare hard, mentally, physically. We've been practicing hard.

Rob Gronkowski

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I think a lot of people are getting more serious about how to do the most good, but there is no road map. I'm hoping I can offer an example.

Mohnish Pabrai

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The world of the stage and the performance on the stage usually does not tend to translate very well - it doesn't tend to hold very well - once cameras are on it; it's not like it's terrible or embarrassing or bad anything, but, I, as an actor, would perform a role differently for an audience than I would for just cameras.

Jason Alexander

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Jesus himself talked about prayer and meditation. Anything that brings you closer to the Lord, what's wrong with that?

Dennis Quaid

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I'm just looking to learn, grow, stay focused, and become a better fighter and a better athlete.

Conor McGregor

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I can't be in an environment that is not conducive to me as a black woman.

Bozoma Saint John

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You get what you reward. Be clear about what you want to get and systematically reward it.

Bob Nelson

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The thing that drives most coaches out of coaching in college is they get tired of the grind of recruiting.

Bobby Bowden

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