Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I went to Hollywood to test for Martha Ivers and I thought I was going to play the part that Van Heflin played.But they wanted me to play the part of Barbara Stanwyck's husband, so I played that. Then when I finished the movie, I went back to Broadway and did another flop.

Kirk Douglas's Popular Quotes

The biggest lie is the lie we tell ourselves in the distorted visions we have of ourselves, blocking out some sections, enhancing others. What remain…

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The learning process continues until the day you die.

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Unfortunately, once I did learn to smoke, I couldn't stop. I escalated to two packs a day very quickly, and stayed that way for about ten years. When…

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My mother and my father were illiterate immigrants from Russia. When I was a child they were constantly amazed that I could go to a building and tak…

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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

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My kids never had the advantages I had. I was born poor.

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Sometimes, the thing that ties you down sets you free.

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In order to achieve anything you must be brave enough to fail.

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

- Kirk Douglas