If you believe, as the Greeks did, that man is at the mercy of the gods, then you write tragedy. The end is inevitable from the beginning. But if you believe that man can solve his own problems and is at nobody's mercy, then you will probably write melodrama. Lillian Hellman beginendgod share on social
Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible. Lillian Hellman actbeliefbeliever Change image and share on social
It is not good to see people who have been pretending strength all their lives lose it even for a minute. Lillian Hellman goodlivelose Change image and share on social
My father was often angry when I was most like him. Lillian Hellman angryfather Change image and share on social
Nobody outside of a baby carriage or a judge's chamber believes in an unprejudiced point of view. Lillian Hellman babybelievecarriage Change image and share on social
People change and forget to tell each other. Lillian Hellman changeforgetpeople Change image and share on social
God forgives those who invent what they need. Lillian Hellman forgivegodinvent Change image and share on social
We are a people who do not want to keep much of the past in our heads. It is considered unhealthy in America to remember mistakes, neurotic to think about them, psychotic to dwell on them. Lillian Hellman americaconsiderdwell Change image and share on social
If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don't listen to writers talking about writing or themselves. Lillian Hellman advicegivelisten Change image and share on social
It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour. Lillian Hellman brightfamoushour Change image and share on social
