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I was as content Off-Broadway as I was in a big Hollywood movie, and, I just try to be content wherever I am, you know
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"I was as content Off-Broadway as I was in a big Hollywood movie, and, I just try to be content wherever I am, you know"

- James Earl Jones

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This quote by James Earl Jones speaks to the value of satisfaction in life. He is saying that he was just as content carrying out Off-Broadway as he remained in a huge Hollywood film. He is emphasizing that it is not the size of the phase or the fame of the production that matters, however rather his own attitude and outlook. He is suggesting that satisfaction is something that can be discovered in any scenario, no matter how big or little. He is motivating us to take an action back and appreciate the small moments in life, and to be content with where we are. This quote is a suggestion that true joy comes from within, which we must aim to be content with our lives, no matter the circumstances.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Earl Jones somewhere between January 17, 1931 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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