Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you’ll be a mile away and have his shoes.
STEVE MARTINBe so good they can’t ignore you.
More Steve Martin Quotes
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I believe the United States should allow all foreigners in this country, provided they can speak our native language… Apache.
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Always make room for the unexpected in yourself.
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I was deeply unhappy, but I didn’t know it because I was so happy all the time.
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I have found that– just as in real life–imagination sometimes has to stand in for experience.
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A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.
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I’ve got to keep breathing. It’ll be my worst business mistake if I don’t.
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Be so good they can’t ignore you.
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Some nights, alone, he thinks of her, and some nights, alone, she thinks of him. Some night these thoughts, separated by miles and time zones, occur at the same objective moment, and Ray and Mirabelle are connected without ever knowing it.
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A father carries pictures where his money used to be.
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There’s someone out there for everyone – even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them.
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Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.
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Acting has helped me understand people, not only because you are acting as a character, but also because you are watching other actors work. That really helps you identify in life when someone is acting, not being true.
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Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.
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There’s no better way to learn something than to learn it in front of an audience. Your terror drives you.
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Writer’s block is a fancy term made up by whiners so they can have an excuse to drink alcohol.
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