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Film actress

Shirley MacLaine is an American film actress celebrated for her versatile performances across various genres. Born on April 24, 1934, she has had a distinguished career in Hollywood, earning numerous accolades and nominations. MacLaine achieved international acclaim for her role in 'The Apartment' (1960) and has since starred in numerous other prominent films.

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“We humans should never forget our capacity to connect with the collective spirit of animals. Their energy is essential to our future growth.”

Should Humans Spirit Energy Growth Forget Animal Essentials Capacity Collectives Never Forget Our Future Future Growth

Author:Shirley MacLaine

“...One individual is his or her own best teacher, and no other idol or false image should be worshiped or adored because the God we are all seeking lies inside oneself, not outside.”

Should Lying Individual Teacher Oneself Seeking Idols Best Teacher

Book:It's all in the playing

Source: It's all in the playing

“We feel the urge to tell the truth as we see it. But we should try to accomplish this without judgemental condemnations that hurt others. Again, when we remember that what we perceive in another is a reflection of ourselves, we become less judgemental. So when we freely express harsh judgement of another, we are in effect talking about those aspects of ourselves that trouble us the most.”

Feels Should Trying Remember Hurt Talking Trouble Effects Reflection Aspect Accomplish Perceive Judgement Telling The Truth Urges Harsh Condemnation Judgemental

Author:Shirley MacLaine

“The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.”

“Nothing should be permanent except struggle with the dark side within ourselves.”

Inspirational Should Sides Dark Struggle Permanent Dark Side

Author:Shirley MacLaine

“The spirit is something to be enjoyed. It is not a harsh discipline. And I think people should take some time everyday for some kind of moving meditation, like Qigong or Tai Chi.”

People Thinking Should Kind Moving Spirit Meditation Discipline Everyday Enjoyed Harsh Tai Chi Qigong

Author:Shirley MacLaine

“For if the talent or individuality is there, it should be expressed. If it doesn't find its way out into the air, it can be turned inward and gnaw like the fox at the Spartan boy's belly.”

Ifs Way Should Boys Air Talent Individuality Inward Foxes Belly

Author:Shirley MacLaine

About the Author

Born: April 24, 1934
Known for: Film actress
Quotes: 182

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