He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMSI can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.
More Tennessee Williams Quotes
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Being disappointed is one thing and being discouraged is something else. I am disappointed but I am not discouraged.
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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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The only unforgivable sin is deliberate cruelty.
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Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.
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When so many are lonely as seem to be lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone.
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What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof? – I wish I knew… Just staying on it, I guess, as long as she can.
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And then you accept it. Or you kill yourself. Or you stop looking in mirrors.
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A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.
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The woman spread her legs, and made me look between them. All I could see was something that looked like a dyin’ orchid; consequently, I have never been comfortable around women or orchids.
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Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it… Success is shy – it won’t come out while you’re watching.
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The helpless can’t help the helpless.
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All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.
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Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.
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Oh, you weak, beautiful people who give up with such grace.
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An artist must believe in himself – Possibly not so passionately as Lawrence – but passionately.
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