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Eugene O'Neill was a renowned American playwright known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique dramatic style. His works often delve into the darker aspects of human nature and the harsh realities of society, and he is considered one of the founders of modern American drama.

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Famous Eugene O'Neill Quotes

“To hell with the truth! As the history of the world proves, the truth has no bearing on anything. It's irrelevant and immaterial, as the lawyers say. The lie of a pipe dream is what gives life to the whole misbegotten mad lot of us, drunk or sober.”

World Giving Whole Dream Truth Lying Hell Prove Mad Lawyer Drunk Sober Irrelevant World History Pipe Pipe Dreams

Book:Plays:

Source: Plays:

“The lie of a pipe dream is what gives life to the whole misbegotten mad lot of us, drunk or sober.”

Giving Whole Dream Lying Fantasy Mad Drunk Sober Pipe Pipe Dreams

Book:Contour in Time: The Plays of Eugene O'Neill

Source: Contour in Time: The Plays of Eugene O'Neill

“We'd be making sail in the dawn, with a fair breeze, singing a chanty song wid no care to it. And astern the land would be sinking low and dying out, but we'd give it no heed but a laugh, and never look behind. For the day that was, was enough, for we was free men - and I'm thinking 'tis only slaves do be giving heed to the day that's gone or the day to come - until they're old like me.”

Thinking Men Giving Looks Enough Would Be Care Song Behinds Laughing Gone Land Dying Singing Lows Fairs Slave Like Me Dawn Sail Breeze Heed Free Man Sinking Days To Come

Book:The Hairy Ape

Source: The Hairy Ape

“One may not give one's soul to a devil of hate - and remain forever scatheless.”

Giving May Soul Hate Forever Devil

Book:Complete Plays: 1932-1943

Source: Complete Plays: 1932-1943

About the Author

Born: October 16, 1888
Died: November 27, 1953
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 79

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Contour in Time: The Plays of Eugene O'NeillRelated source material

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