"I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it... The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on."
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Quotes by Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn, born Szmuel Gelbfisz in 1882 in Poland, emerged as a titan of the American film industry, known for his keen eye for talent and unyielding pursuit of quality. After co-founding Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he established his own studio, Goldwyn Pictures, and produced a string of classic films such as "Wuthering Heights" and "The Best Years of Our Lives." Goldwyn's legacy endures through his innovative contributions to cinema and his unforgettable quotes that capture the essence of creativity and determination.
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"The Oscars are a lot different when you are a nominee. You walk around with this big smile on your face, and everyone, even people who work for rival film companies, tells you they voted for you."
Samuel Goldwyn"From success you get a lot of things, but not that great inside thing that love brings you."
Samuel Goldwyn
"I don't want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their job."
Samuel Goldwyn
"Why should people go out and pay money to see bad films when they can stay at home and see bad television for nothing?"
Samuel Goldwyn
"The independents who were our fiercest competitors all succumbed to the one-hit-makes-you-a-genius philosophy. It is a mistake to think you have the magic touch. Show business is roulette. If you start to play for stakes you can't afford, there's no way you can survive."
Samuel Goldwyn