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Maureen O'Hara

10 quotes

The identity of Maureen O'Hara may be elusive, but the power of their words is anything but. The range of their thinking — from Movies to Truth — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. Discover 12 of Maureen O'Hara's most memorable quotes, ranging across Movies, Truth, Travel, Peace, and Humor. To get a sense of their style, try: "My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace."

“God has a most wicked sense of humor.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Humor

All Quotes by Maureen O'Hara

“I spent a great deal of time with Che Guevara while I was in Havana. I believe he was far less a mercenary than he was a freedom fighter.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Freedom

“Making movies is just like betting on horses at the racetrack.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Movies

“I have never lost my faith in God.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Faith

“There's a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Business

“God has a most wicked sense of humor.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Humor

“I was born into the most remarkable and eccentric family I could possibly have hoped for.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Family

“The Queen Mary was the most civilized and luxurious way one could travel to America in the late 1930s.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Travel

“I watch and listen to movies today and am shocked by the way actors deliver their lines. Everybody mumbles now and I don't understand why.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Movies

“My heritage has been my grounding, and it has brought me peace.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Peace

“John Candy knew he was going to die. He told me on his 40th birthday. He said, well, Maureen, I'm on borrowed time.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Birthday