Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth. Lillian Hellman cynicismtruthunpleasant Change image and share on social
It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it. Lillian Hellman actconfidencematter Change image and share on social
Failure in the theater is more dramatic and uglier than any other form of writing. It costs so much, you feel so guilty. Lillian Hellman costdramaticfailure Change image and 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
Unjust. How many times I've used that word, scolded myself with it. All I mean by it now is that I don't have the final courage to say that I refuse to preside over violations against myself, and to hell with justice. Lillian Hellman couragefinalhave 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
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
My father was often angry when I was most like him. Lillian Hellman angryfather Change image and share on social
People change and forget to tell each other. Lillian Hellman changeforgetpeople 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