effort Quotes

Good things aren't supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first.

I tried always to do better: saw always a little further. I tried to stretch myself.

I was asked to act when I couldn't act. I was asked to sing "Funny Face" when I couldn't sing and dance with Fred Astaire when I couldn't dance and do all kinds of things I wasn't prepared for. Then... ...

Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit.

How shall I sum up my life? I think I've been particularly lucky. Does that have something to do with faith also? I know my mother always used to say, 'Good things aren't supposed to just fall in your lap.... ...

It is too much to hope that I shall keep up my success. I don't ask for that. All I shall do is my best- and hope.