I'd rather know a square guy than own a square mile.

Quote by Wilson Mizner

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Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.

Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.

Always be nice to people on the way up; because you'll meet the same people...

Always be nice to people on the way up; because you'll meet the same people...

The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.

The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.

A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.

A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.

Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.

Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.

In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch; Tact is the clever footwork

In the battle of existence, Talent is the punch; Tact is the clever footwork

Hollywood is a sewer with service from the Ritz Carlton.

Hollywood is a sewer with service from the Ritz Carlton.

Art is science made clear.

Art is science made clear.

The first hundred years are the hardest.

The first hundred years are the hardest.

A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.

A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.

If you steal from one author it's plagiarism; if you steal from many it's research.

If you steal from one author it's plagiarism; if you steal from many it's research.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages....

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages....

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

I can usually judge a fellow by what he laughs at.

The most efficient water power in the world - women's tears.

The most efficient water power in the world - women's tears.

I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in...

I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in...

All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is...

All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is...

Over in Hollywood they almost made a great picture, but they caught it just in...

Over in Hollywood they almost made a great picture, but they caught it just in...

I respect faith but doubt is what gets you an education

I respect faith but doubt is what gets you an education

When people doubt me, I make them believe with my success.

When people doubt me, I make them believe with my success.

To saucy doubts and fears.

To saucy doubts and fears.