Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Joseph Jefferson

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American artist Joseph Jefferson.
Last updated on December 24, 2024.
Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson III, commonly known as Joe Jefferson, was an American actor. He was the third actor of this name in a family of actors and managers, and one of the most famous 19th century American comedians. Beginning as a young child, he continued as a performer for most of his 76 years. Jefferson was particularly well known for his adaptation and portrayal of Rip Van Winkle on the stage, reprising the role in several silent film adaptations. After 1865, he created no other major role and toured with this play for decades.

I have lost everything, and I am so poor now that I really cannot afford to let anything worry me. — © Joseph Jefferson
I have lost everything, and I am so poor now that I really cannot afford to let anything worry me.
We are only tenants, and shortly the great Landlord will give us notice that our lease has expired.
And yet we are but tenants. Let us assure ourselves of this, and then it will not be so hard to make room for the new administration; for shortly the great Landlord will give us notice that our lease has expired.
Go out and do something for somebody. Go out and give something to somebody. It will take you away from yourself and make you happy.
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