I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I’ve just done what I damn well wanted to, and I’ve made enough money to support myself, and ain’t afraid of being alone
KATHARINE HEPBURNI don’t regret anything I’ve ever done; as long as I enjoyed it at the time.
More Katharine Hepburn Quotes
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Plain women know more about men than beautiful women do.
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I don’t feel the slightest interest in the next world; I think it’s here. And I think anything good that you’re going to do, you should do for other people here and not so you can try to have a happy time in the next world.
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I was brought up by two extremely intelligent people who gave me the greatest gift that man can give anyone, and that is freedom from fear.
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Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about.
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What in the world would we do without our libraries?
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If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior.
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Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get — only what you are expecting to give — which is everything. What you will receive in return varies. But it really has no connection with what you give. You give because you love and cannot help giving.
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I was born lucky, and I have lived lucky. What I had was used. What I still have is being used. Lucky.
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We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers – but never blame yourself. It’s never your fault. But it’s always your fault, because if you wanted to change you’re the one who has got to change.
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Children need boundaries, so they can know how far they have to go to get beyond them.
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I think everyone is an opportunist if they have an opportunity.
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You can say or write anything about me you like. Just don’t, for any reason, ever tell the truth.
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To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.
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The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.
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Wouldn’t it be great if people could get to live suddenly as often as they die suddenly?
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