My mother said I didn't have to work, but I chose to because... - Richard Burton

"My mother said I didn't have to work, but I chose to because I loved it."

Richard Burton Motivation

Actor Welsh 1925–1984

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"I am a man more sinned against than sinning."

"The most difficult thing in the world is to know how to die."

"Acting is a state of being."

"I've always found that to be a success in anything, you have to pay the price."

"I believe in working hard for what you want."

"Never underestimate the power of determination."

"I don't need a reason to fight."

"The most important thing is the mission. Nothing else matters."