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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."

“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

All Quotes by Maureen O'Hara

“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

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

— Maureen O'Hara

Family

“I have never lost my faith in God.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Faith

“God has a most wicked sense of humor.”

— Maureen O'Hara

Humor

“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

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

— Maureen O'Hara

Travel

“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

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

— Maureen O'Hara

Movies

“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

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

— Maureen O'Hara

Peace