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I realized there was very little in Hollywood I would ever feel comfortable doing. If I kept one foot there and one foot
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"I realized there was very little in Hollywood I would ever feel comfortable doing. If I kept one foot there and one foot in my Christianity, I would never grow"

- Willie Aames

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Willie Aames' quote speaks to the problem of fixing up two seemingly disparate worlds. He is describing his experience in Hollywood, and his Christian faith. He is saying that if he were to attempt to keep one foot in each world, he would never have the ability to grow. He is suggesting that it is impossible to be totally immersed in both worlds, which he would never ever feel comfy in Hollywood. He is indicating that he must pick one or the other, which he has actually picked his faith. This quote speaks to the power of faith, and how it can be a source of strength and growth. It likewise speaks with the problem of browsing 2 different worlds, and how it can be tough to reconcile them. It is a suggestion that we need to select our courses carefully, which we must be willing to make sacrifices in order to grow.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Willie Aames somewhere between July 15, 1960 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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