We rely upon the poets, the philosophers, and the playwrights to articulate what most of us can only feel, in joy or sorrow. They illuminate the thoughts for which we only grope; they give us the strength and balm we… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
Every human being on this earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn't original sin. He's born with the tragedy that he has to grow up... a lot of people don't have the courage to do it. — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
An actress always knows when she's hit it and mostly you haven't; but once or twice I think I hit it right, so maybe… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
The good die young but not always. The wicked prevail but not consistently. I am confused by life, and I feel safe within the… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
“From your parents you learn love & laughter & how to put one foot in front of the other. But when books are opened,… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
“From your parents, you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot in front of the other. But when books are opened,… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
In the last stages of a final illness, we need only the absence of pain and the presence of family. — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
I'm a boss by nature. I'm bossy. I'm not imperious, but I don't really want people to curtsy low before me and back out… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
The story of a love is not important-what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
There's a little vanity chair that Charlie gave me the first Christmas we knew each other. I'll not be parting with that, nor our… — Helen Hayes Copy Share Image
