Famous Quotes by Leo Rosten

Below are famous quotes by Leo Rosten - US (Polish-born) author (1908 - ).

Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

Extremists think "communication" means agreeing with them.

For some not to be martyrs is martyrdom indeed.

I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that you lived at all.

I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.

I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe

I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.

If you are going to do something wrong at least enjoy it.

Most men do not mature, they simply grow taller.

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