James Stewart Professions : Film actor Born : May 20, 1908 Died : July 2, 1997 Browse All Authors Top 49 quotes by James Stewart I think one day youll find that you're the hero you've been looking for. James Stewart one-day hero thinking I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if, behind them, they didn't have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fella, too. James Stewart kindness giving two Having friends around for a pleasant evening is one of life's most cherished joys as far as I am concerned. But when those with me are fellow believers, how much greater that joy is, for we know that it's rekindled, one day in eternity. James Stewart evening one-day joy Fear is an insidious and deadly thing. It can warp judgment, freeze reflexes, breed mistakes. Worse, it's contagious. James Stewart judgment fear mistake You have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it, not just develop a bag of tricks. James Stewart suits-you being-yourself style The true Christian reaction to suffering and sorrow is not the attitude of self-pity, fatalism or resentment; it is the spirit which takes life's difficulties as a God given opportunity, and regards its troubles as a sacred trust, and wears the thorns as a crown. James Stewart christian opportunity attitude The great thing about the movies ... is-you're giving people little ... tiny pieces of time ... that they never forget. James Stewart movie giving people It is the spectators, the people who are outside, looking at the tragedy, from whose ranks the skeptics come; it is not those who are actually in the arena and who know suffering from the inside. Indeed, the fact is that it is the world's greatest sufferers who have produced the most shining examples of unconquerable faith. James Stewart religious faith people I have my own rules and adhere to them. The rule is simple but inflexible. A James Stewart picture must have two vital ingredients. It will be clean and it will involve the triumph of the underdog over the bully. James Stewart bully simple two Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners. James Stewart economics business management You must be oh-so smart, or oh-so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant...and you may quote me. James Stewart smart may years It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism? James Stewart fighting country people Learn from the masters, learn from your contemporaries. Always try to update yourself. James Stewart inspiring trying funny You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth. James Stewart surface trouble people The truth is that it's just really hard for me to get to sleep without a dog in my bedroom. I once had a dog named Beau. He used to sleep in the corner of the bedroom. Some nights, though, he would sneak onto the bed and lie right between Gloria and me. I know that I should have pushed him off the bed, but I didn't. He was up there because he wanted me to pat his head, so that's what I would do. James Stewart dog friendship lying Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gunsight. And after I've finished "shooting," my unharmed victims are still around for others to enjoy. I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans. James Stewart hunting rights animal Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gunsight. James Stewart cameras animal giving To the man who prays habitually (not only when he feels like it-that is one of the snares of religion-but also when he does not feel like it) Christ is sure to make Himself real. James Stewart real prayer men I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans. James Stewart rights pet animal Champagne's funny stuff. I'm used to whiskey. Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne's a heavy mist before my eyes. James Stewart scotch eye stuff Similar Authors Ivan Heng film-actor Boman Irani film-actor Burt Lancaster film-actor Bud Jamison film-actor Bruce Campbell film-actor Broderick Crawford film-actor All Authors
