John Barrymore quotes

John Barrymore was an American actor celebrated for his powerful stage and screen performances. Known as "The Great Profile," his work earned him immense fame on both Broadway and in Hollywood films. He became a legendary figure in theatrical and cinematic history. Here are 22 of his quotes:

A person is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. (John Barrymore)
America is the country where you buy a lifetime supply of aspirin for one dollar and use it up in two weeks. View quote
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Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. View quote
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The good die young, because they see it's no use living if you have got to be good. View quote
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Sex: the thing that takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble. View quote
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Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful girl and discovering that she looks like a haddock. View quote
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Don't worry. For a man who has been dead for fifteen years I am in remarkable health. Love. Mr. Barrymore. View quote
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In Genesis, it says that it is not good for a man to be alone; but sometimes it is a great relief. View quote
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When archaeologists discover the missing arms of Venus de Milo, they will find she was wearing boxing gloves. View quote
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Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him. View quote
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Why is there so much month left at the end of the money? (John Barrymore)
You can only be as good as you dare to be bad. View quote
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The trouble with life is that there are so many beautiful women and so little time. View quote
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My wife was too beautiful for words, but not for arguments. View quote
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You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony. View quote
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I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o clock in the morning. View quote
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I've read some of your modern free verse and wonder who set it free. View quote
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You can't drown yourself in drink. I've tried; you float. View quote
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I am thinking of taking a fifth wife. Why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom. View quote
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My wife is the kind of girl who will not go anywhere without her mother, and her mother will go anywhere. View quote
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If it isn't the sheriff, it's the finance company; I've got more attachments on me than a vacuum cleaner. (John Barrymore)
Mr. [John] Barrymore's smile was the smile of an actor who hates actors, and who knows that he is going to kill two or three before the play is over. I am not an actor-killer, but I like my Hamlets to dislike actors, if you know what I mean, and I think you don't. View quote
John Barrymore

John Barrymore

Occupation: American Actor
Born: February 15, 1882
Died: May 29, 1942
Quotes count: 22
Wikipedia: John Barrymore

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