Helen Hayes Quotes

Helen Hayes — American Actress born on October 10, 1900, died on March 17, 1993

Helen Hayes MacArthur was an American actress whose career spanned almost 80 years. She eventually garnered the nickname First Lady of American Theatre and was one of twelve people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986... (wikipedia)

Mere longevity is a good thing for those who watch Life from the side lines. For those who play the game, an hour may be a year, a single day's work an achievement for eternity.

Childhood is a short season.

The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.

From your parents you learn love and laughter and how to put one foot before the other. But when books are opened you discover that you have wings.

Age is not important unless you're a cheese.