Cary Grant

Actor British-American 1904 – 1986

Charming leading man famous for sophisticated comedies and style.

396 quotes

"I've learned that the greatest strength is knowing when to ask for help."
Strength
"Imagination is the key that unlocks infinite possibilities."
Imagination
"The beauty of life is that it's constantly offering new opportunities."
Beauty
"I believe that hope is always justified."
Hope
"The secret to happiness is finding joy in the journey, not just the destination."
Happiness
"I pretend to be a number of characters all day when I'm working, but I think it's pretty easy to be yourself the rest of the time."
"The secret of a happy life is to find someone who will appreciate you for who you really are."
Love
"I think making mistakes and discovering things that don't work is just as valuable as any successful experiment."
"Old Cary Grant fine. New Cary Grant also fine."
Humor
"You know, when you think about it, we're all performing in some way every single day."
Life
"The best part of growing older is that you stop worrying about what people think of you."
Wisdom
"I've learned that it's not about having everything, it's about appreciating what you have."
Gratitude
"Charm is a thing that you either have or you don't, and either way you're stuck with it."
Beauty
"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to prevent oneself from being lynched."
Philosophy
"The real secret is that I'm not as suave as people think I am."
Humor
"I used to itch at the back of my neck whenever I wasn't being genuine."
Truth
"Destiny has a way of working itself out if you simply stay open to possibilities."
Hope
"The art of living is simply the art of holding enough of the joy of living to sustain yourself."
Happiness
"I've found that the more you try to impress people, the less impressive you actually become."
"People are far more interesting than their reputations suggest."
Relationships
"What matters most is not where you come from, but who you choose to become."
Change
"I never took myself too seriously, and I think that's saved me more than once."
Humor
"The greatest performance is simply being present with the people you care about."
Love
"Kindness is never wasted, even when it seems like no one is noticing."
Kindness
"I learned more from my failures than I ever did from my successes."
Perseverance
"There's a certain freedom in accepting that you're not perfect."
Freedom
"The moments that matter most are often the quiet ones."
Peace
"I've always believed that curiosity is the mark of an intelligent mind."
Knowledge
"Whatever you do, do it with style and conviction."
Success
"The adventure is in the unexpected turns, not in the destination."
Adventure