Some mystery should be left in the revelation of character in a play, just as a great deal of mystery is always left in the revelation of character in life, even in one’s own character to himself.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMSFor time is the longest distance between two places.
More Tennessee Williams Quotes
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It is only in his work that an artist can find reality and satisfaction, for the actual world is less intense than the world of his invention and consequently his life, without recourse to violent disorder, does not seem very substantial.
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If I got rid of my demons, I’d lose my angels.
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A bedroom is just as nice as whoever sleeps in it with you.
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The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that’s also a hypocrite!
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Guessing isn’t knowing.
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What you need is someone to take hold of you–gently, with love, and hand your life back to you, like something gold you let go of–and I can! I’m determined to do it–and nothing’s more determined than a cat on a tin roof–is there?
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Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quickly you hardly catch it going.
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I’m not living with you. We occupy the same cage. (Maggie)
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Something in me will save me from utter ruin no matter what comes.
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All creative work, all life in a sense, is a cri de coeur.
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The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.
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How long does it have to go on? This punishment? Haven’t I done time enough, haven’t I served my term? can’t I apply for a-pardon?
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Kill off all my demons and my angels might die too.
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Revolution only needs good dreamers who remember their dreams.
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There is no pleasure in the world like writing well and going fast.
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