Lucille Ball

"Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste."

18 likes

Source: The Real Story of Lucille Ball by Eleanor Harris, (Ch. 1), 1954.

About the author

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Actress, Comedian

Lucille Ball was a pioneering actress and comedian, best known for her iconic role in 'I Love Lucy,' which transformed television comedy.

All quotes by Lucille Ball →

Same author

More quotes by Lucille Ball

See all →
Lucille Ball Actress, Comedian

"One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself."

Read quote
Lucille Ball Actress, Comedian

"I cured myself of shyness when it finally occurred to me that people didn't think about me half as much as I gave them credit for. The truth was, nobody gave a damn. Like most teenagers, I was far too self-centered. When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others’ opinions of me, I became more confident and free."

Read quote