Never make forecasts, especially about the future.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Future
The harder I work, the luckier I get.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Work, Luck
The most important thing in acting is honesty. Once you’ve learned to fake that, you’re in.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Acting
I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it. The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.
—Samuel Goldwyn
A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
—Samuel Goldwyn
When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Happiness, Praise
I don’t want any yes-men” around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their jobs.”
—Samuel Goldwyn
I had a monumental idea this morning, but I didn’t like it.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Ideas
You’ve got to take the bull between your teeth.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Difficulties
I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it. Everyone has bad breaks, but everyone also has opportunities. The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.
—Samuel Goldwyn
Topics: Opportunity, Attitude, Opportunities, Luck
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