Memorable Quotes and quotations from Leo Rosten

Leo Rosten US (Polish-born) author (1908 - )


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- I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe

Leo Rosten -
- If you are going to do something wrong at least enjoy it.

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- I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong.

Leo Rosten -
- Extremists think "communication" means agreeing with them.

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- For some not to be martyrs is martyrdom indeed.

Leo Rosten -
- Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

Leo Rosten -
- Most men do not mature, they simply grow taller.

Leo Rosten -
- I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.

Leo Rosten -
- I cannot believe that the purpose of life is (merely) to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. I think it is above all to matter, to count, to stand for something. To have it make some difference that you lived at all.