533 Quotes by Tennessee Williams

They chatter together like birds on Cypress Hill, but all they say is ‘Live, live, live, live, live!’ It’s all they’ve learned, it’s the only advice they can give.

Oh, you can’t describe someone you’re in love with!

The helpless can’t help the helpless.

We’ve had this date with each other from the beginning.

And then the searchlight which had been turned on the world was turned off again and never for one moment since has there been any light that’s stronger than this-kitchen-candle...

Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.

Guessing isn’t knowing.

I’m starting to boil inside. I know I seem dreamy, but inside-well, I’m boiling! Whenever I pick up a shoe, I shudder a little thinking how short life is and what I am doing!

Maggie, we’re through with lies and liars in this house. Lock the door.