Life ... would give her everything of consequence, life would shape her, not we. All we were good for was to make the introductions. Helen Hayes More Quotes by Helen Hayes More Quotes From Helen Hayes We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too. Helen Hayes newsherosports The expert at anything was once a beginner. Helen Hayes expertsmotivationalteacher My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that 'achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success. Helen Hayes motivationalinspirationallife In this sometimes turbulent world, the river is a cosmic symbol of durability and destiny; awesome, but steadfast. In this period of deep national concern, I wish everyone could live for a while beside a great river. Helen Hayes destinywishrivers From your parents you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot before the other. But when books are opened you discover that you have wings. Helen Hayes laughtereducationbook If you rest, you rust. Helen Hayes perseverancelifefunny Science has taught us to lengthen life. Now we must learn to make a longer life worth living. Older people deserve choices that let us live out our days as we wish. We've seen people making such choices all over America, and we realize what we might have known from the start: For most of us, there really is no place like home. Helen Hayes taught-uslearninghome We rely upon the poets, the philosophers, and the playwrights to articulate what most of us can only feel, in joy or sorrow. They illuminate the thoughts for which we only grope; they give us the strength and balm we cannot find in ourselves. Whenever I feel my courage wavering, I rush to them. They give me the wisdom of acceptance, the will and resiliance to push on. Helen Hayes rely-uponacceptancewisdom Love is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity. Helen Hayes engagementglimpselove The theatre demanded of its members stamina, good digestion, the ability to adjust, and a strong sense of humor. There was no discomfort an actor didn't learn to endure. To survive, we had to be horses and we were. Helen Hayes horsetheatrestrong Egocentrics are attracted to the inept. It gives them one more excuse for patting themselves on the back. Helen Hayes excusegiving Every human being on this earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn't original sin. He's born with the tragedy that he has to grow up... a lot of people don't have the courage to do it. Helen Hayes growing-upcouragebirthday The truth is that there is only one terminal dignity - love. And the story of a love is not important - what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity. Helen Hayes importantheartlove When traveling with someone, take large does of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee. Helen Hayes coffeemorningtravel Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline. Helen Hayes stay-stronghikingself The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy. Helen Hayes wittylifefunny All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar. Helen Hayes dreamwinterspring When books are opened, we discover that we have wings Helen Hayes wingsbook At 50, you need to laugh about your age. If you don't, everybody else will do it for you. Happy birthday, old chum! Helen Hayes agebirthdaylaughing The worst constructed play is a Bach fugue when compared to life. Helen Hayes worsttheatreplay
