Pearl Bailey quotes

Pearl Bailey was an acclaimed American singer and actress known for her distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence. Her career spanned Broadway, film, and television, earning her numerous awards and widespread recognition. She broke many barriers in the entertainment industry and remains an inspiration for future generations. Here are 22 of her quotes:

People see God every day, they just don't recognize him. (Pearl Bailey)
You never find yourself until you face the truth. View quote
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What the world really needs is more love and less paper work. View quote
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We look into mirrors but we only see the effects of our times on us - not our effects on others. View quote
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A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing. View quote
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The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self. All sin is easy after that. View quote
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You cannot belong to anyone else, until you belong to yourself. View quote
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A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. View quote
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I never really look for anything. What God throws my way comes. I wake up in the morning and whichever way God turns my feet, I go. View quote
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There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given talent. With man-made talent you have to work very hard. With God-given talent, you just touch it up once in a while. View quote
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You can taste a word. (Pearl Bailey)
No one can figure out your worth but you. View quote
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You must change in order to survive. View quote
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Never, never rest contented with any circle of ideas, but always be certain that a wider one is still possible. View quote
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There is a way to look at the past. Don't hide from it. It will not catch you if you don't repeat it. View quote
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There's a period of life when we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside. View quote
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Hungry people cannot be good at learning or producing anything, except perhaps violence. View quote
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To talk to someone who does not listen is enough to tense the devil. View quote
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When you're young, the silliest notions seem the greatest achievements. View quote
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Sometimes I would almost rather have people take away years of my life than take away a moment. View quote
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Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be first. (Pearl Bailey)
The sweetest joy, the wildest woe is love. What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork. View quote
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Pearl Bailey

Pearl Bailey - Image
Occupation: American Actress
Born: March 29, 1918
Died: August 17, 1990
Quotes count: 22
Wikipedia: Pearl Bailey

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