Famous quote by Alan Ladd

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I know whats good for me. I cant play black or gray. I cant be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white
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"I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white"

- Alan Ladd

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This quote by Alan Ladd speaks to the idea of morality and making the right choices. He is saying that he knows what is finest for him which he can refrain from doing anything that would be thought about incorrect or immoral. He is stating that he has to make the right options and be a great person, even if it means refraining from doing something that he might wish to do. He is stating that he can not be a bad guy or anything close to one, and that he has to play white, suggesting that he needs to do the ideal thing. This quote speaks with the idea of making the best choices and being a good individual, even if it implies not doing something that might be tempting. It is a pointer that we need to always strive to do the ideal thing, even if it is tough.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Ladd between September 3, 1913 and January 29, 1964. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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