40 Lin-Manuel Miranda Quotes From The Creator Of Hamilton
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Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American actor, singer, rapper, composer, producer, and playwright.
He created and starred in the Broadway musicals, 'Heights' and 'Hamilton'. Musically, 'Hamilton' fuses a base of rap and hip-hop with traditional musical theatre conventions.
Lin Manuel Miranda gained wider recognition for writing script, music, and lyrics for 'Hamilton', and has been appreciated as a pop culture phenomenon since its Broadway premiere in 2015.
Lin-Manuel Miranda gained a lot of popularity for the script, music, and lyrics for Alexander Hamilton and it has been liked by most people worldwide who are huge fans of pop culture and hip-hop.
Some people like listening to music depending on their choice of music. Some like to listen to silent, whereas some like hip-hop, rap, or pop culture. People usually listen to music depending on their mood.
The film production of the show, recorded in 2016, debuts on Disney+ on Friday. For Lin Manuel Miranda, creator of the hip-hop musical Hamilton, history always informs the present. Here are Lin Manuel Miranda quotes that you will love.
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Best Quotes From Lin Manuel Miranda
'Hamilton' came into existence when Lin Miranda was on vacation in Mexico when he read author Ron Chernow’s biography about Alexander Hamilton and imagined it as a musical. Here are some of the best Lin Manuel Miranda quotes that also include Lin Manuel Miranda 'Hamilton' quotes.
1. “Death doesn’t discriminate between the sinners and the saints, it takes and it takes and it takes, and we keep living anyway....”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
2. “You have no control. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda, ‘Hamilton: The Revolution’.
3. “My wife’s the reason anything gets done, she nudges me toward a promise by degrees.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
4. “Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, cannot be killed or swept aside.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
5. “When senseless acts of tragedy remind us that nothing here is promised--not one day. This show is proof that history remembers. We live in times when hate and fear seem stronger.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
6. “She is a perfect symphony of one our son is her most beautiful reprise. We chase the melodies that seem to find us until they’re finished songs and start to play.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
7. “We rise and fall, and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer, love is love is love...cannot be killed or swept aside.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
8. “I couldn’t possibly write ‘Next to Normal,’ but God, I can weep and watch ‘Next to Normal’ five times.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
9. “The fun for me in collaboration is, one, working with other people just makes you smarter; that’s proven.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
10. “I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable. I am an original.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
11. “There’s a million things I haven’t done but just you wait. Just you wait.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
12. “You are perfectly cast in your life. I can’t imagine anyone but you in the role. Go play.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
13. “We live through times when hate and fear seem stronger. Remembrances that hope and love last longer. ... Now fill the world with music, love and pride.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
14. “This show is proof that history remembers/ We live through times when hate and fear seem stronger/ We rise and fall and light from dying embers remembrance that hope and love last forever.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
15. “I know my sister like I know my own mind, you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
16. “She nudges me towards promise by degrees.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
17. “Legacy. What is a Legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
18. “Our son is her most beautiful reprise. That nothing here is promised, not one day.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
Famous Quotes By Lin Manuel Miranda
When it comes to Lin Manuel Miranda quotes, funny and interesting are two words that come in the readers mind. Lin Manuel Miranda quotes are famous and have gained popularity since Hamilton’s creation. Here are some of the most famous Lin Manuel Miranda Quotes.
19. “Talk less. Smile more.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
20. “Now, fill the world with music, love, and pride.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
21. “If art can help us grieve, can help us mourn, then lean on it.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
22. “Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
23. “Raise a glass to freedom. Something they can never take away. No matter what they tell you.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
24. “You have no control. Who lives, who dies, who tells your story.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
25. “I am staying in my lane and doing what I’m supposed to do while everyone is doing what they do at the height of their abilities, and if I move to the left or right, I’ll get hit with a desk.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
26. “Dying is easy, young man. Living is harder.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
27. “History is entirely created by the person who tells the story.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
28. “Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
Inspiring Quotes By Lin Miranda
There are times when people need the inspiration to achieve a goal in their life, then people love to read Lin Manuel Miranda quotes. Love is something that they feel after reading his works. Here are some of the inspiring Lin Manuel Miranda quotes that will surely help you to get inspired in life.
29. “If you can find joy in setting up the board, playing the game itself feels like flying. Prepare the way for your own joy. Fly.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
30. “It’s good to be alive. We likely haven’t met, but I’m happy you’re here. Shall we?”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
31. “The musicals that leave us kind of staggering on our feet are the ones that really reach for a lot.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
32. “When my prayers to God were met with indifference, I picked up a pen, I wrote my own deliverance.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
33. “You cannot let all the world’s tragedies into your heart. You’ll drown. But the ones you do let in should count. Let them manifest action.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
34. “I like the quiet it takes to pursue an idea the way I pursued ‘Hamilton', but I couldn’t write a book, because there’s no applause at the end of writing a book.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
35. “There’s a million things I haven’t done but just you wait. Just you wait.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
36. “Before you turn the world down, make a little space for yourself. Brush your teeth, tidy the counter, put down the phone. Savor the best part of the day for one more second.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
37. “Good Morning. Unclench your fists. Lower your shoulders. Step away. Then come back with a clear head, redouble your efforts. I believe in you.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
38. “You are so loved and we like having you around. There. Stay put, you. Tug if you need anything.”
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
39. "I grew up in an immigrant neighborhood. We just knew the rule was you're going to have to work twice as hard."
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
40. "The reason 'Hamilton' works is because there is no distance between that story that happened 200-some-odd years ago and now, because it looks like America now. It helps create a connection that wouldn't have been there if it was 20 white guys on stage."
- Lin Manuel Miranda.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotesfor everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Lin Manuel Miranda quotes then why not take a look at Leonardo Dicaprio quotes, or Heath Ledger quotes.
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Bachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice
Luca DemetriouBachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice
Experienced in writing and sub-editing, Luca holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and Drama from the University of Birmingham, where he served as the culture editor at Redbrick Paper. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts in London, showcasing his passion for the arts, performance, and history. With a keen interest in traveling, Luca enjoys exploring new cultures and experiencing diverse perspectives.
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