Walter Matthau

Actor Journalist American 1920 – 2000

Actor who portrayed journalists in films reflecting media ethics.

386 quotes

"I've found that the best stories come from real life, not from imagination."
Literature
"Time flies, but memories last forever - make them count."
Time
"The greatest strength is knowing when to ask for help."
Strength
"I learned that money can't buy happiness, but it can buy peace of mind."
Money
"The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself."
Inspiration
"Life is full of second chances if you're brave enough to take them."
Hope
"I've always believed that talent is just the beginning - hard work is everything."
Perseverance
"The most important thing is to stay true to yourself, no matter what others think."
Truth
"I learned that adversity builds character and resilience."
Strength
"The best legacy you can leave is the positive impact you had on others."
Inspiration
"I've found that gratitude is the antidote to misery."
Gratitude
"Life is a series of choices - choose wisely and own your decisions."
Wisdom
"The greatest adventure is discovering who you truly are."
Adventure
"I learned that perfection is the enemy of good - done is better than perfect."
Creativity
"The most powerful thing you can do is encourage someone else's dreams."
Kindness
"I've always believed that life is funnier when you don't take it too seriously."
Humor
"I think being in love is a good thing, but it shouldn't stop you from doing stupid things."
Love
"The secret to a long life is knowing when to say no."
Wisdom
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Kindness
"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."
Life
"Don't go to your grave with unused potential."
Dreams
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."
Happiness
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."
Life
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
Courage
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Work
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear."
Fear
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."
Success
"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life."
Time
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now."
Change
"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today."
Time