Ben Hecht Quotes

Screenwriter

Ben Hecht was a renowned American screenwriter, born on February 28, 1894, and died on April 18, 1964. He is known for his profound influence on the Hollywood film industry and for his creation of numerous classic film scripts.

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Famous Ben Hecht Quotes

“I have known a number of Don Juans who were good studs and who cavorted between the sheets without a psychiatrist to guide them. But most of the busy love-makers I knew were looking for masculinity rather than practicing it. They were fellows of dubious lust.”

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Book:A child of the century

Source: A child of the century

“Criticism can never instruct or benefit you. Its chief effect is that of a telegram with dubious news. Praise leaves no glow behind, for it is a writer's habit to remember nothing good of himself. I have usually forgotten those who have admired my work, and seldom anyone who disliked it. Obviously, this is because praise is never enough and censure always too much.”

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Book:A child of the century

Source: A child of the century

“The honors Hollywood has for the writer are as dubious as tissue-paper cuff links.”

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Author:Ben Hecht

About the Author

Born: February 28, 1894
Died: April 18, 1964
Known for: Screenwriter
Quotes: 57

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