Quotes by Ruth Gordon

“Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.”

“Your first big trouble can be a bonanza if you live through it. Get through the first trouble and you'll probably make it through the next one.”

“Courage is very important. Like a muscle it is strengthened by use.”

“To be somebody you must last.”

“Get the knack of getting people to help you and also pitch in yourself.”

“The best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.”

“Discussing how old you are is the temple of boredom.”

“To get it right be born with luck or else make it.”

“If you believe then you hang on. If you believe it means you've got imagination you don't need stuff thrown out on a blueprint and don't face facts - what can stop you? If I don't make it today...”

“Courage is very important. Like a muscle it is strengthened by use.”

“To get it right be born with luck or else make it.”

“If you believe then you hang on. If you believe it means you've got imagination you don't need stuff thrown out on a blueprint and don't face facts - what can stop you? If I don't make it today I'l...”

“I can’t tell you how encouraging a thing like this is. The first film that I was ever in was in 1915, and here we are, and it’s 1969. Actually, I don’t know why it took me so long, though I don’t t...”

“Work on yourself. Believe in yourself. Show up! Support others! The bounty of the world will open up for you.”

“The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves, and opportunities rise up to meet the unique offerings of people.”

“I wipe away all the unpleasantness of the day, of the people, of the city, whatever. We have it in our power to overcome assholes, and I think we have them thrown into our path to see if we have th...”

“I was amazed the way Garson could take these teams and make me want to see their pictures all over again.”

“Don't be helpless, don't give up, don't kill yourself, don't look for trouble. Stuff gets in your way, kick it under the rug. Stay well, stay with it, make it come out...”

“Her strength was always tremendous, tremendous theatrical expertise. She knew more about the theater than anybody that I ever encountered in my life. And she, being a very great actress, could reco...”

“[7] Kanin, Ruth's husband describe her role as an actress in 1837.”