Iconic is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the fashion and entertainment industry, but Audrey Hepburn is one of the few people who really deserve the label. From her roles in My Fair Lady to Breakfast at Tiffany’s with that unforgettable look — the black dress that made us dream and go crazy — she was one of the most elegant women to ever grace the silver screen.
Regarded as the epitome of natural beauty, her looks have been copied and imitated by countless women over the years, but there are so many other things that made her special. She was a woman who seemed to have it all: personality, talent, beauty, grace, style… and above all else, she wanted to bring some positive change, which was reflected in her humanitarian work. And yet she was so humble and genuine about it. She loved with a passion that conquered the world.
To be bold, not scary; confident, not arrogant. She was a master at this balancing deed — and over the years, she shared her wisdom with the rest of us. From her super popular “I believe in pink” to her lesser-known ones, Audrey Hepburn’s quotes are as memorable as she was, and we’ve collected some of our favorites for you to enjoy!
#1
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
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#2
“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.”
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“Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist.”
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“I don’t believe in collective guilt, but I do believe in collective responsibility.”
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"Not to live for the day, that would be materialistic—but to treasure the day. I realize that most of us live on the skin—on the surface—without appreciating just how wonderful it is simply to be alive at all."
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“Nothing is impossible; the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’”
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“True friends are families which you can select.”
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“Why change? Everyone has his own style. When you have found it, you should stick to it.”
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“As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
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“The most important thing is to enjoy your life. To be happy. It’s all that matters.”
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#11
“Life is a party. Dress for it.”
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"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades."
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“To pull off any look, wear it with confidence.”
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#14
“I’ve been lucky. Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.”
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#15
“No matter where you run, you just end up running into yourself.”
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#16
“Who thinks you're as fantastic as your dog does?”
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#17
“The more there is, the less I want. The more man flies to the moon, the more I want to look at a tree.”
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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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#19
“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.”
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#20
“I don’t take my life seriously, but I do take what I do – in my life – seriously.”
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