Quotes by Lily Tomlin

"Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed."

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"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

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"If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?"

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"Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them."

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"Sometimes I feel like a figment of my own imagination."

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"The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat."

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"Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world."

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"The road to success is always under construction."

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"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework."

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"Many times I sit back and say, 'I can't believe that this is my life!' Other times, I feel self-satisfied. I mean, there's a lot to be proud and thankful for but, nonetheless, it's just a life!"

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