When I’ve been unsuccessful, I’ve been controlled. When I’ve been successful, I’ve been in control.
KATHARINE HEPBURNYou don’t pick who you fall in love with. There are so few people to love. It’s hard for one adult to even like another. Almost impossible.
More Katharine Hepburn Quotes
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A boy sows a wild oat or two, the world winks. A girl does the same — scandal.
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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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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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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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You can say or write anything about me you like. Just don’t, for any reason, ever tell the truth.
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Only when a woman decides not to have children, can a woman live like a man. That’s what I’ve done.
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Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I’ve had my share. But whatever happens to you, you have to keep a slightly comic attitude. In the final analysis, you have got not to forget to laugh.
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I’m an atheist, and that’s it. I believe there’s nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for people.
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The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.
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Life is hard. After all, it kills you.
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You learn in life that the only person you can really correct and change is yourself.
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You can’t change the music of your soul.
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It is the plain women who know about love; the beautiful women are too busy being fascinating.
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If you need a helping hand, you can find one at the end of your arm.
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Loved people are loving people.
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