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Orson Welles Quotes

Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason.
Orson Welles

Biography

Author Profession: Actor
Nationality: American
Born: May 6, 1915
Died: October 10, 1985

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We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone.
Orson Welles

When you are down and out something always turns up - and it is usually the noses of your friends.
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If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.
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I started at the top and worked my way down.
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I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time.
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I don't pray because I don't want to bore God.
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I have an unfortunate personality.
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