Audrey Hepburn Quotes

British actress (1929–1993)

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Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognized as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

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Pen Names: Edda van Heemstra

Birth Name: Audrey Kathleen Ruston

Alternative Names: Edda Kathleen Ruston • Audrey Kathleen Hepburn-Ruston • Audrey Kathleen Hepburn

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The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy — it's all that matters.

Don't fret, it will turn out differently.

I can testify to what UNICEF means to children, because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II, I have a long-lasting gratitude and trust for what UNICEF does.

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.

The greatest victory has been to be able to live with myself, to accept my shortcomings...I'm a long way from the human being I'd like to be. But I've decided I'm not so bad after all.

You can even say that I hated myself at certain periods. I was too fat, or maybe too tall, or maybe just plain too ugly ... you can say my definiteness stems from underlying feelings of insecurity and inferiority. I couldn't conquer these feelings by acting indecisive. I found the only way to get the better of them was by adopting a forceful, concentrated drive.

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” — Audrey Hepburn

The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

I've been lucky. Opportunities don't often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.

Frumuseţea unei femei nu este în estetica feţei, ci adevărata frumuseţe a unei femei se reflectă în sufletul ei. Sunt atenţiile pe care le face cu dragoste, pasiunea pe care o arată

I’m a writer I guess....I’m still waiting for the big one!” Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Learn by doing! A cal poly motto quote

It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it'.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others. For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness, and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

I hate girls that giggle all the time...
You hate any girl that David looks at.