Ruby Dee Quotes

I'm not going to kiss any rings from anybody.

We all learn submission because we all have 'bosses', whether we're presidents of companies or not. The easiest place to learn it is in family.

You can't do anything if a person says no. In such a case, there's nothing you can do - unlike the popular cliche that pressure is exerted, or that maybe an unwilling source is done away with.

Let me live and I will do all you wish.

The only requirement of a fan or a patient is the surrender to authority.

If you're going to trade me, trade me. Whenever they are going to do, let them do it so I can situated.

For years it never occurred to me to question the judgment of those in charge at the studio.

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

If the screen does not make room for me in the structure of their screenplay, I'll step out. I'll step back. I'd step back. I couldn't do it. I just couldn't do it.

It is so hard to believe because it is so hard to obey.

Ladies and gentlemen, even my own staff challenges me. When I issue edicts, commands, orders, ideas, you would think that there would be overwhelming blanket acquiescence, approval, and support.

Well, you can't argue with somebody that won't argue back.

I'll play what you want or I won't play at all.

It is my fate and perhaps my temperament to sign agreements with fools.

I will not take 'but' for an answer.

Nobody obeys my instructions.

I have neither eye to see, nor tongue to speak here, but as the House is pleased to direct me.

I authorize no bargains and will be bound by none.

Very well; whatever you say is necessary must be done.

He no play-a da game. He no make-a da rules.

There is … no minister who would not think it safer to act by orders than from his own discretion.

I have great respect for the authorities.

I always listen to my director and never argue with him.

If the deal is not right, just walk away. You don't have to take it, you don't have to keep going, arguing or trying to find a middle ground. If you're not comfortable with it, just go.

For me, saying no to Salman is a big no-no in its self.