97 Quotes & Sayings By Domonique Bertolucci

Domonique Bertolucci is a writer, film director, and producer based in Los Angeles. Among his more than 30 feature films are "The Last Emperor," "The Sheltering Sky," "The Dreamers," "Before the Rains" and "The Dreamers." His first book, "The Empire of Dreams: The Life of Francis Ford Coppola," was published in 2009 by St. Martin's Press.

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Sometimes being happy willrequire some difficult conversations. Some of those conversationswill be with yourself. Domonique Bertolucci
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If someone tries to undermineyour commitment, re-evaluateyour commitment to them. Domonique Bertolucci
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Identify your driving motivationand you will have all theencouragement you need. Domonique Bertolucci
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To be happy, you need to dothe right thing for you, even when it feels like thehardest thing in the world. Domonique Bertolucci
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Live your life with courageousintegrity. Do the right thing, not the easy thing. Domonique Bertolucci
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There is a big difference betweenbeing self-ist and being selfish–putting yourself first doesn’t meanyou have to put everyone else last. Domonique Bertolucci
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The most importantcommitment you will ever makeis to being the best you can be. Domonique Bertolucci
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Being the best you can betakes courage. You need to ownyour decisions and have thecourage to see them through. Domonique Bertolucci
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It’s easy to be brave wheneverything is going your way. When the going gets tough, it takes courage to followthe path you believe in. Domonique Bertolucci
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Be honest with yourself. You can’t be the bestyou can be unless you knowwho you really are. Domonique Bertolucci
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Unless you have thecourage to say ‘no’ tothe things you don’t want, it’s hard to say ‘yes’ tothe things that you do want. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t rely on the opinions of others. Only you will know what isright for you. Domonique Bertolucci
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Be courageous in yourdecision-making. Stand by your choicesand never look back. Domonique Bertolucci
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Very few changes in life areachieved without effort and acommitment to making that effort. Domonique Bertolucci
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The only person who cantake responsibility for yourhappiness is you. Domonique Bertolucci
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When you decide to be the bestyou can be, don’t be surprisedif the circle of people youwant to spend your time withbecomes smaller. Domonique Bertolucci
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Most people are fine with fineand okay with okay. If you want to be the best youcan be, make sure you’re not. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t take your happiness forgranted. Be proactive aboutmaintaining and sustaining itin your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Commit to being happy andmake the choices that willsupport your commitment. Domonique Bertolucci
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Although happiness is a stateof being, it usually still requiressome doing if it is to belasting in your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Recognise how muchyou have to give. Domonique Bertolucci
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Give the people you love thebest of yourself, not the worst. Domonique Bertolucci
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Sometimes you have to risk orgive up some of your financialwealth to have a richer life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Every time you say ‘but’, you aregiving yourself a get-out clause. Domonique Bertolucci
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When you understandthe difference betweenwant and need, you willfinally realise howrich your life really is. Domonique Bertolucci
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There is nothing wrongwith enjoying life’s luxuriesas long as your happinessisn’t contingent on them. Domonique Bertolucci
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Challenge your assumptionsand identify your limiting beliefs. Every time you find yourself thinkingthat you can’t do something, ask yourself, ‘Why not? Domonique Bertolucci
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So many people sabotagetheir own chances for happiness–don’t be one of them. Domonique Bertolucci
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It is only when your actionsand words are aligned that youcan achieve your true potential. Domonique Bertolucci
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There is nothing wrong withwanting more. There is no reasonwhy you shouldn’t get everythingyou want from life. Domonique Bertolucci
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There is nothing wrong withdeciding that you don’t wantsomething, but if you do want it, go out and get it! Domonique Bertolucci
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Just because there is an obstaclein your path, that doesn’t meanyou have to get off the road. Domonique Bertolucci
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Worrying about money isone of the biggest causes ofunhappiness, but no amountof money can make you happyunless you change theway you feel about it. Domonique Bertolucci
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Just because there are thingsyou still want, that doesn’t meanyou can’t feel gratitude for all thewealth and abundancealready in your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Having a poverty mentalityleaves you focusing on all thethings you don’t have, when inreality you probably already haveeverything you need. Domonique Bertolucci
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You have to give yourselfpermission to be happy. Nobody else can give it to you. Domonique Bertolucci
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Being happyis not a privilege–it is somethingeveryone deserves. Domonique Bertolucci
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Most of the things youfind yourself wantingwill have little or no bearingon the happiness in your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Find a way to express yourgratitude for the wealthand abundance in your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Focusing on scarcitywill only create moreof the same. Domonique Bertolucci
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One of the most powerfulquestions you can ask yourself is, ‘ How do I hold myself back?’ Once you know the answeryou can get out of your way. Domonique Bertolucci
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The only way to get anunderstanding of the true wealthin your life is to acknowledge all thethings you have to be grateful for. Domonique Bertolucci
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Being generous is not just aboutthe decisions you make withyour wallet. Being generouswith your time and energyis just as important. Domonique Bertolucci
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If you are generous in yourrelationships you will receiveas much as you give. Domonique Bertolucci
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Everyone has a differentjourney in life. Don’t judgesomeone else for theirs. Domonique Bertolucci
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Before passing judgementon someone’s choices, stop and look at the questionsthey were trying to answer. Domonique Bertolucci
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Most people are doing their best, most of the time. Domonique Bertolucci
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If you want to bethe best you can be, don’t judge anyone. Not even yourself. Domonique Bertolucci
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Remember to afford yourselfthe same generosityyou give to others. Domonique Bertolucci
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Be generous with yourtime and energy. The harderit is to give, the morethe other person deserves it. Domonique Bertolucci
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If you believe in yourself, anything and everything is possible. Domonique Bertolucci
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The only thing you have totalcontrol over is who you choose to be. Be the best you can be. Domonique Bertolucci
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Accept the past, dream of the future, but live in the moment. Domonique Bertolucci
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Learning from the past can helpyou move forward. Lingering inthe past will only hold you back. Domonique Bertolucci
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Nobody from your past should beheld responsible for your future. The only person accountable foryour future is you. Domonique Bertolucci
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Look for the joy in each andevery day. Just because it isn’timmediately obvious, that doesn’tmean it’s not there. Domonique Bertolucci
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It’s hard to be present whenyour attention is sufferinginformation overload. Switch off and just sit still. Domonique Bertolucci
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Be there when you are there. Don’t try to juggle all the roles inyour life. Focus on the role you areplaying and do it to the bestof your ability. Domonique Bertolucci
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Multi-tasking is stressful. You will get things donemuch faster if you do themone at a time. Domonique Bertolucci
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Having a vision is great, but don’t be so focused onyour next goal that you forgetto enjoy your achievements. Domonique Bertolucci
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Nobody’s life is perfect. Rather than wishingfor things you don’t have, make the most of thethings you do have. Domonique Bertolucci
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It’s okay to aspire to a better life, but don’t let it stop you fromenjoying the life you already have. Domonique Bertolucci
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Your expectations determineyour experience. Expect the best from lifeand you will usually get it. Domonique Bertolucci
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Worrying doesn’t change anything. Focus your energy on the outcomeyou do want and then do whatyou can to make it happen. Domonique Bertolucci
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Most of the things that go wrongin life don’t have a lasting impact. Remind yourself that if it won’tmatter in ten years’ time, it doesn’t matter today. Domonique Bertolucci
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See the world as beingfilled with positive potential. Focus your attention onyour intention and make thatpotential a reality in your life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t be afraid to take a chance. The worst that can happen is thatyou don’t succeed … this time. Domonique Bertolucci
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Being optimistic isn’t about believingnothing can go wrong. An optimistacknowledges what can go wrongbut expects things to go right. Domonique Bertolucci
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Remember, however bad thingsmight be right now, this momentwill pass and your life will continueto be a good one. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t deny your emotions andforce yourself to smile when youfeel like crying. Cry, but learn tosmile through your tears. Domonique Bertolucci
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Be mindful of thecompany you keep. Don’t let negative peoplecloud your vision. Domonique Bertolucci
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Believe in yourself, believe in yourdreams and believe in your rightto achieve your dreams. Domonique Bertolucci
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Your life paradigm is the set ofbeliefs or operating system for yourlife. Make sure you choose one thatsupports lifelong happiness. Domonique Bertolucci
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Regardless of your upbringing orformative experiences, it is never toolate to start believing in yourself. Domonique Bertolucci
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Examine your self-talk. Never speak to yourselfmore harshly than you wouldto a small child. Domonique Bertolucci
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The happiest, most successfulpeople believe in themselvesunconditionally. They knowthey can do, be and have allthat they want in life. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t depend on others tofuel your self-belief. Develop your self-belief so thatit becomes self-sustaining. Domonique Bertolucci
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When you believe in yourselfit is easier not to takecriticism, knock-backs anddisappointments personally Domonique Bertolucci
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When someone else doesn’t believein you or your dreams, rememberit’s about them, not you. Domonique Bertolucci
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Let go of the idea of winningor losing. In the game of life, the most important thingis just showing upand doing your best. Domonique Bertolucci
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You only have one life. Make sure that yours isone you are happyto be living. Domonique Bertolucci
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Perfectionism is a lost cause. Focus your energy on beingthe best you can be. Domonique Bertolucci
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True happiness is a state of being, not one of doing or having. Domonique Bertolucci
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Focus on what matters. Honour your valuesand make decisionsthat are aligned with them. Domonique Bertolucci
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When you make a choice, acknowledge all the consequences. That way you won’t be leftfeeling compromised. Domonique Bertolucci
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There is no such thingas ‘no choice’. There arealways other options. Explore yours. Domonique Bertolucci
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Self-pity never leads to happiness. Remind yourself that the situationmay not be ideal, but it’s rarely theworst that could ever happen. Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t sabotage yourchance for happiness. Own up to the real choicesyou are making. Domonique Bertolucci
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Choose to be happy. It’s the only sensible option! Domonique Bertolucci
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So many of life’s eventualitiesare beyond your control. Work out what things you caninfluence and come to a peacefulacceptance of the rest. Domonique Bertolucci
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Choose your battles wisely. Unless you have a very highchance of victory, spare yourenergy and walk away Domonique Bertolucci
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Don’t be attached to outcomes. Enjoy your experiences for whatthey are, what you have gainedand what you have learned. Domonique Bertolucci
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Unless you have a crystal ballyou don’t know how thefuture is going to unfold. Focus on the things you caninfluence and don’t fretover the rest. Domonique Bertolucci
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No matter how much youcare about someone, you can’t take responsibilityfor their happiness. Domonique Bertolucci
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You can’t make someonedo something just becauseyou want them to. What you do have, however, is the opportunity toinfluence their choices. Domonique Bertolucci
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Being a control freakis a sign of a vulnerableself-esteem. The betteryou feel about yourselfthe less you need to controleverything around you. Domonique Bertolucci