Ilka Chase Quotes
Born: April 8, 1903
Ilka Chase was a pioneering voice in mid-20th century American culture, celebrated for her razor-sharp wit and unflinching views on progress. Though best known as an actress and novelist, her philosophy transcended entertainment; she championed the art of adaptation and the courage to challenge convention. In an era of rapid technological and social change, Chase argued that true innovation requires not just intelligence, but audacity. Her quotes resonate because they distill complex truths about resilience and creativity into elegant, memorable lines. She remains a timeless muse for those who believe that reinvention is the only constant in a dynamic world.
Ilka Chase Quotes (7)
"The only people who never fail are those who never try."
— Ilka Chase"Among famous traitors of history one might mention the weather."
— Ilka Chase"Wart hogs should sue for libel. It is a terrible name and they are fine fellows and devoted family men and it is rare to see one by himself; the little woman and the kiddies are usually close at hand."
— Ilka Chase"You can always spot a well informed man - his views are the same as yours."
— Ilka Chase"It is usually when men are at their most religious that they behave with the least sense and the greatest cruelty."
— Ilka Chase"America's best buy is a telephone call to the right man."
— Ilka Chase"When he said we were trying to make a fool of him, I could only murmur that the Creator had beat us to it."
— Ilka Chase