Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts.

- Ruth Gordon

The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

- Ruth Gordon

Nothing dates one so dreadfully as to think someplace is uptown. At our age one must be watchful of these conversational gray hairs.

- Ruth Gordon

So easy to fall into a rut, isn't it? Why should ruts be so comfortable and so unpopular?

- Ruth Gordon

To be somebody you must last.

- Ruth Gordon

If I don't make it today, I'll come in tomorrow.

- Ruth Gordon

Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.

- Ruth Gordon

Pan me, don't give me the part, publish everybody's book but this one and I will still make it!

- Ruth Gordon

Discussing how old you are is the temple of boredom.

- Ruth Gordon