"There are more important things than outward appearance. No amount of makeup can cover an ugly personality."
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"There are more important things than outward appearance. No amount of makeup can cover an ugly personality."
"Laughing is the best calorie burner."
"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."
"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness."
"...walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
"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!"
"My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses."
"Pick the day. Enjoy it– to the hilt."
"I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true."
"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 can testify to what UNICEF means to children, because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II."
"When I wear a silk scarf I never feel so definitely like a woman, a beautiful woman"
"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."
"There are certain shades of limelight that can wreck a girl's complexion."
"Cheating on a good woman is like choosing trash over treasure."
"I have learnt how to live…how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch."
"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."
"Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same."
"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."
"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."