Audrey Hepburn

Actress, Humanitarian

Audrey Hepburn was a celebrated actress and humanitarian known for her iconic roles and commitment to children's rights.

Born
May 4, 1929
Died
January 20, 1993
Quotes
178
Rank
#280

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"There are more important things than outward appearance. No amount of makeup can cover an ugly personality."

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"I'm an introvert... I love being by myself, love being outdoors, love taking a long walk with my dogs and looking at the trees, flowers, the sky."

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"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness."

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"I'm half-Irish, half-Dutch, and I was born in Belgium. If I was a dog, I'd be in a hell of a mess!"

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"My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses."

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"Pick the day. Enjoy it– to the hilt."

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"I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true."

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"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."

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"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."

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"When I wear a silk scarf I never feel so definitely like a woman, a beautiful woman"

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"If you ever need a helping hand, it is at the end of your arm. As you get older you must remember you have a second hand. The first one is to help yourself. The second hand is to help others."

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"There are certain shades of limelight that can wreck a girl's complexion."

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"Cheating on a good woman is like choosing trash over treasure."

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"I have learnt how to live…how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch."

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"nothing is more important than empathy for another human being's suffering. Nothing. Not a career, not wealth, not intelligence, certainly not status. We have to feel for one another if we're going to survive with dignity."

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"I was asked to act when I couldn't act. I was asked to sing "Funny Face" when I couldn't sing and dance with Fred Astaire when I couldn't dance and do all kinds of things I wasn't prepared for. Then I tried like mad to cope with it."

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"Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up."

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