Lillian Gish

Actress American 1893 – 1993

Silent film pioneer known for emotive performances and longevity.

385 quotes

"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."
Faith
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
Leadership
"Work like you don't need the money."
Work
"All that we need to know is written in our hearts."
Dreams
"Laughter is the best medicine."
Humor
"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."
Beauty
"Death is not the end, it is the beginning."
Death
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Justice is conscience, not a personal conscience but the conscience of mankind."
Justice
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
Patience
"There is no greater power than kindness."
Kindness
"Strength does not come from winning."
Strength
"Fear is only as deep as the mind allows."
Fear
"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens."
Wisdom
"Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver."
Money
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Health
"Adventure is worthwhile."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"The future is now."
Technology
"History repeats itself."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom."
Philosophy
"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life."
Literature
"Politics is the art of the possible."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going."
Motivation
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
Inspiration
"In every relationship, there will be moments of hardship."
Relationships
"Solitude is where I place my sanity."
Solitude