Catherine Deneuve (Catherine Fabienne Dorléac) Quotes

I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.

Catherine Deneuve

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• The people who hear what I'm saying when I haven't said a word... they are the ones I call friends.

  

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• The less people know, the more they yell.

  

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• Yet one more item is needed to complete success, and that is the rendering of service to others in the community. Without this the mere satisfaction of selfish desire does not reach the top notch.

  

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• I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.

  

  Catherine Deneuve
  • To Be
  • Critical
  • Can