Maggie Smith's quotes that can teach wit and confidence to kids

Sep 27, 2024 etimes.in

Actress dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

A rich legacy of witty and comical dialogues has come to an end with the sad demise of Maggie Smith. She was 89 and is known for being a part of projects like Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. IMDb

Let's remember the iconic dialogues of the late actress

Here are a few profound dialogues from the characters portrayed by Maggie Smith in different movies. IMDb

“Life is a game, where the player must appear ridiculous”

This is an iconic dialogue from Downton Abbey. In the series she plays the powerful and confident Dowager Countess of Grantham. IMDb

“No life appears rewarding if you think about it too much”

Another iconic dialogue from Downton Abbey where the Dowager explains how overthinking can diminish the value or joy of life. IMDb

"Hope is a tease, designed to prevent us accepting reality"

This explains hope can sometimes act as a distraction, keeping us from confronting harsh truths. IMDb

“I wanted to be a serious actress, but of course that didn't really happen"

Maggie Smith, whose humor and wit had won hearts on screen had the humility and modesty to say in an interview that she always wanted to be a serious actor, but we all know she excelled in every role she played. IMDb

"It's true I don't tolerate fools"

In an interview she had revealed her true side. "It's true I don't tolerate fools, but then they don't tolerate me, so I am spiky. Maybe that's why I'm quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies," she had said in the interview. IMDb

“Principles are like prayers; noble, of course, but awkward at a party”

This iconic dialogue of Maggie Smith explains the reality to the core. It says while principles, like prayers, are virtuous and important, they can be inconvenient or out of place in social settings. IMDb

Iconic movies of Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith has acted in several movies. Few of her iconic films which kids can watch are Harry Potter, Downton Abbey. IMDb

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