I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.
Katharine HepburnRead
It would be a terrific innovation if you could get your mind to stretch a little further than the next wisecrack.
Interpretation
This quote encourages us to think beyond mere jokes and superficial wit.
Katharine Hepburn's quote suggests that true innovation and insight come from deeper thinking rather than just reacting with humor. By challenging ourselves to stretch our minds beyond quick wit, we can achieve greater understanding and creativity, leading to more meaningful contributions in our lives and society.
In practice
In a speech encouraging creative thinking among employees.
I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.
I don't believe in marriage. It's bloody impractical. 'To love, honor, and obey.' If it weren't, you wouldn't have to sign a contract.
When Iβve been unsuccessful, Iβve been controlled. When Iβve been successful, Iβve been in control.
I'm an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for people.
What acting means is that you've got to get out of your own skin.
I've made forty-three pictures. Naturally I'm adorable in all of them.
We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.
People are usually more convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found by others.
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Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.
Money is needed to bring about many good things but when your heart is attached, it destroys you
To seek approval is to have no resting place, no sanctuary. Like all judgement, approval encourages a constant striving. It makes us uncertain of who we are and of our true value. Approval cannot be trusted. It can be withdrawn at any time no matter what our track record has been. It is as nourishing of real growth as cotton candy. Yet many of us spend our lives pursuing it.
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