7 Quotes & Sayings By Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht (1894 – 1960) was an American screenwriter and journalist. He was the author of the stories and screenplays for over forty films. Many of his most famous works were written in collaboration with his brother Charles. His writing earned him two Academy Awards; two Emmy Awards; a Peabody Award; and numerous nominations, honors and awards from other organizations.

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Criticism can never instruct or benefit you. Its chief effect is that of a telegram with dubious news. Praise leaves no glow behind, for it is a writer's habit to remember nothing good of himself. I have usually forgotten those who have admired my work, and seldom anyone who disliked it. Obviously, this is because praise is never enough and censure always too much. Ben Hecht
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Love is the magician that pulls man out of his own hat. Ben Hecht
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Time is a circus always packing up and moving away. Ben Hecht
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Love is a hole in the heart. Ben Hecht
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What better is there to sigh for than happiness, yesterday's or tomorrow's. Ben Hecht
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Time is a circus, always packing up and moving away. Ben Hecht