Arlene Francis Quotes

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If there's anything intolerance can't tolerate, it's ridicule!

Arlene Francis

It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.

Arlene Francis

Frankly, I've come to feel that there are two kinds of people: those who act like thermometers and those who act like thermostats.

Arlene Francis

Apathy is about as near to the undertaker as you can get.

Arlene Francis

Charm might be described as enlightened self-interest, a development of one's best self.... In the simplest possible terms, I think genuine charm is an unmotivated interest in others.

Arlene Francis

'Out of sight, out of mind' applies with even greater force to entertainers than to lovers.

Arlene Francis

Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you.

Arlene Francis

People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions.

Arlene Francis

It is perfectly logical and proper to recognize differences between races and colors and creeds — as long as we don't classify them as being better or worse.

Arlene Francis

If you think back over your experiences, the chances are that you will find the finest moments in your life were those when you completely forgot yourself.

Arlene Francis

Arlene Francis

Arlene Francis

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Born: October 20, 1907

Died: May 31, 2001 (aged 93)

Bio: Arlene Francis was an American actress, radio and television talk show host, and game show panelist.

Known for:

What's My Line? (1950 – 1967)
The Thrill of It All (1963)
One, Two, Three (1961)
Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
All My Sons (1948)

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