The entire race is usually judged by the actions of one man or woman. — Hattie Mcdaniel

We all respect sincerity in our friends and acquaintances, but Hollywood is willing to pay for it. — Hattie Mcdaniel

What is the thing that Hollywood demands most? Sincerity. No place in the world will pay such a high price for this admirable trait. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I sincerely hope that I shall always be a credit to my race and the motion picture industry. — Hattie Mcdaniel

Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and Eddie Cantor… help us keep our balance. — Hattie Mcdaniel

When I was 8 years old, I knew what I was going to be–an actress. — Hattie Mcdaniel

The only choice permitted us is either to be servants for $7 a week or to portray them for $700 per week. — Hattie Mcdaniel

Why should I complain about making $700 a week playing a maid? If I didn’t, I’d be making $7 a week being one. — Hattie Mcdaniel

In playing the part of Mammy, I tried to make her a living, breathing character, the way she appeared to me in the book. — Hattie Mcdaniel

Playing the Mammy of Miss Leigh was just about the biggest thrill I’ve ever had. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I did my best, and God did the rest. — Hattie Mcdaniel

Every actor and actress is possessed of the absorbing passion to create something distinctive and unique. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I am loathe to get married again. I’ve been married enough; I just prefer to forget it. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I’ve played everything but a harp. — Hattie Mcdaniel

My desire for the part of Mammy was not dominated by selfishness for Hollywood has been good to me and I am grateful. — Hattie Mcdaniel

You can best fight any existing evil from the inside. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I’d rather make $700 a week playing a maid than earn $7 a day being a maid. — Hattie Mcdaniel

It sure looks good to see an honest–to–goodness audience after looking at you all for so long from the silver screen. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I don’t belong on this earth. I always feel out of place–like a visitor. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I always have the best of everything. — Hattie Mcdaniel

As for those grapefruit and buttermilk diets, I’ll take roast chicken and dumplings. — Hattie Mcdaniel

When I was little, my mother taught me how to use a fork and knife. The trouble is that Mother forget to teach me how to stop using them! — Hattie Mcdaniel

Faith is the black person’s federal reserve system. — Hattie Mcdaniel

I’m letting no man handle my bank account. — Hattie Mcdaniel

A woman’s gifts will make room for her. — Hattie Mcdaniel

Always remember this: There are only eighteen inches between a pat on the back and a kick in the rump. — Hattie Mcdaniel