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Imelda Staunton

6 quotes

Sometimes a single quote is enough to make a name memorable. Imelda Staunton has given us several. The range of their thinking — from Peace to Attitude — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Our collection holds 10 quotes from Imelda Staunton, each offering a different angle on Peace, Attitude, Work, Religion, and Positive. Among their most shared lines: "You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough."

“I don't feel the need for religion. But I went on a yoga retreat last year and I do believe slightly in the karma thing and just being good and true unto yourself. And I slightly believe that you can attract good and bad to you.”

— Imelda Staunton

Religion

All Quotes by Imelda Staunton

“Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if you're not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I don't think that is particularly healthy.”

— Imelda Staunton

Attitude

“Chaotic people often have chaotic lives, and I think they create that. But if you try and have an inner peace and a positive attitude, I think you attract that.”

— Imelda Staunton

Attitude

“A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be able to balance them. You have to admit that sadness is part of you and that it enriches you. I use it in my work.”

— Imelda Staunton

Work

“Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike - which is what many are talking about now.”

— Imelda Staunton

Equality

“You can only do your best. That's all you can do. And if it isn't good enough, it isn't good enough.”

— Imelda Staunton

Best

“I don't feel the need for religion. But I went on a yoga retreat last year and I do believe slightly in the karma thing and just being good and true unto yourself. And I slightly believe that you can attract good and bad to you.”

— Imelda Staunton

Religion