Quotes by James Dean

"If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man."

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"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."

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"Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have."

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"My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society."

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"Only the gentle are ever really strong."

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"Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated."

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"To grasp the full significance of life is the actor's duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication."

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