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Quote by Dorothy Parker

“Honesty means nothing until you are tested under circumstances where you are sure you could get away with dishonesty.”

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Dorothy Parker, an American poet, playwright, and critic, was born on August 22, 1893, and died on June 7, 1967. Known for her wit, satire, and humor, she is a prominent figure in 20th-century American literature. more

“I have my own peculiar yardstick for measuring a man: Does he have the courage to cry in a moment of grief? Does he have the compassion not to hunt an animal? In his relationship with a woman, is he gentle? Real manliness is nurtured in kindness and gentleness, which I associate with intelligence, comprehension, tolerance, justice, education, and high morality. If only men realized how easy it is to open a woman's heart with kindness, and how many women close their hearts to the assaults of the Don Juans.”

“If you are a professional actor who has pride in his work, then the judgment of your peers should be important to you. I treasure each and every award I have ever received - and my Oscar is in a place of honor.”

Ifs Should Important Actors Pride Honor Judgment Treasure Awards Oscars Peers

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“I'm not Italian, I am Neapolitan! It's another thing!”

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“It is very important for an actor or actress to look around at everything and everyone and never forget about real life.”

Looks Important Real Actors Forget Actresses Real Life Never Forget

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“Once I put myself into a thing, I do my utmost, my very, very best.”

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