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Quotes from The Skin of Our Teeth — Thornton Wilder

1897–1975 United States

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I've never forgotten for long at a time that living is struggle. I know that every good and excellent thing in the world stands moment by moment on the razor-edge of danger and must be fought for — whether it's a field, or a home, or a country.

The Skin of Our Teeth (1942)

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate — that's my philosophy.

The Skin of Our Teeth (1942)

I hate this play and every word in it.

The Skin of Our Teeth (1942)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Thornton Wilder (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.