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Film actor

American film actor born on December 9, 1916. Kirk Douglas is renowned for his exceptional performances in the film industry, particularly for his portrayal of the hard-boiled character in the mid-20th century. He starred in many classic films, such as 'Spartacus' and 'Seven Years in Tibet', and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards for his outstanding acting.

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Famous Kirk Douglas Quotes

“I have always been grateful that my Russian mother and father came to this country to give me a better chance, and I have had a better chance.”

Giving Country Mother Father Chance Give Me Grateful Mother And Father

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“My mother once said, "A beggar must always give to another beggar that's worse off than he is." That has always stuck with me.”

Giving Mother Stuck Beggar

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“My mother, we were a very poor family. When I was a kid, we would be in our little room, and there would be a knock on the door almost every night with a hobo begging for food. Even though we didn't even have enough to eat, my mother always found something to give them.”

Giving Littles Enough Would Be Kids Mother Night Found Poor Rooms Doors Every Night Begging Poor Family Hobos

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“You have not learned to live until you have learned to give”

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“You haven't learned how to live until you've learned how to give.”

Giving Havens I Have Learned Live And Learn

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“Obey the voice within - it commands us to give of ourselves and help others. As long as we have the capacity to give, we are alive”

Giving Long Helping Inspiration Voice Alive Capacity Helping Others Command

Book:Climbing The Mountain: My Search For Meaning

Source: Climbing The Mountain: My Search For Meaning

About the Author

Born: December 9, 1916
Known for: Film actor
Quotes: 81

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Climbing The Mountain: My Search For MeaningRelated source material

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