Business Quotes by Carroll O'Connor

I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride…

— Carroll O'Connor

I do talk less now because the sound of my voice saying over and over the things I said years ago embarrasses and depresses…

— Carroll O'Connor

One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.

— Carroll O'Connor

We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show.

— Carroll O'Connor

My professional life in Hollywood has been filled with joy and laughter.

— Carroll O'Connor

Some people thought we were presenting Archie as a false character. President Nixon thought we were making a fool out of a good man.

— Carroll O'Connor

The reviewer is a singularly detested enemy because he is, unlike the hapless artist, invulnerable.

— Carroll O'Connor

Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.

— Carroll O'Connor

I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real.

— Carroll O'Connor

Nothing but the heart can change the heart.

— Carroll O'Connor

It's the character that is the strongest that God gives the most challenges to. Take your struggles as a compliment.

— Carroll O'Connor

Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both.

— Carroll O'Connor