Lillian Gish Quotes

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Lillian Gish was an American entertainer born on October 14, 1893. She is considered one of the greatest actresses of the silent film era, known for her roles in films like The Birth of a Nation and Broken Blossoms. Gish's talent and emotional depth made her a pioneer in the film industry. She continued to act in both silent and sound films, earning acclaim for her performances. Lillian Gish passed away on February 27, 1993, leaving a lasting impact on cinema.

"A happy life is one spent in learning, earning, and yearning."

"A happy life is one spent in learning, earning, and yearning."

Life, Learning, Yearning

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"Never get caught acting."

"Never get caught acting."

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"Young man, if God had wanted you to see me that way, he would have put your eyes in your bellybutton."

"Young man, if God had wanted you to see me that way, he would have put your eyes in your bellybutton."

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"You can get through life with bad manners, but it's easier with good manners."

"You can get through life with bad manners, but it's easier with good manners."

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"What you get is a living, what you give is a life."

"What you get is a living, what you give is a life."

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"The stage was our school, our home, our life."

"The stage was our school, our home, our life."

Life, Home, School

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