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I gave my life to the Group Theatre, because in it Im building something for myself. What I build, I am
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"I gave my life to the Group Theatre, because in it I'm building something for myself. What I build, I am"

- Elia Kazan

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Elia Kazan's quote talks to the power of dedication and effort. He was a member of the Group Theatre, a collective of stars, directors, and authors who looked for to create significant and socially pertinent artworks. By dedicating his life to the Group Theatre, Kazan was able to build something for himself. He had the ability to create a legacy that would outlast him, and he had the ability to produce something that he could be happy with. The quote talks to the idea that when we put our effort and time into something, we can create something that is meaningful and long lasting. It likewise speaks with the idea that we are the amount of our efforts, which what we build is a reflection of ourselves. Kazan's quote is a suggestion that effort and commitment can cause something great.

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Elia Kazan This quote is written / told by Elia Kazan between September 7, 1909 and September 28, 2003. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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