Born Gift Quotes by Loretta Young

In 1949 there was a new thing called Television, to which my agency and advisers opposed as a performance medium.

— Loretta Young

Certainly tears are given to us to use. Like all good gifts, they should be used properly.

— Loretta Young

I learned you have to fight for yourself in the picture business.

— Loretta Young

I believe that if we have lived our lives fully and well, and have accomplished, at least in part, the things we were put…

— Loretta Young

A charming woman is a busy woman.

— Loretta Young

If you want a place in the sun, you have to expect a few blisters.

— Loretta Young

What you don't know intrigues you more than what you do know.

— Loretta Young

I was deaf and dumb and blind to all but me, myself and I.

— Loretta Young

I think making mistakes is as inevitable as receiving disappointments.

— Loretta Young

A face that is really lovely in repose can fall apart if, when its owner stars to talk, she distorts every feature.

— Loretta Young

Selfishness and self-absorption are deadly charm-exterminators.

— Loretta Young

I've learned that getting what you want gives you a pretty high batting average, and leaves you plenty to struggle for.

— Loretta Young

The split second she ceases to care is the only time a woman ceases to be attractive.

— Loretta Young

When I left 20th Century-Fox to freelance, my agent believed that getting big money was the way to establish real importance in our industry.

— Loretta Young

As an actress, I have to be objective about myself. If I don't criticize myself, there are plenty who will do a find job…

— Loretta Young