Katharine Hepburn

We are taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to strive for a lifetime of serenity. But serenity is not a life. Life is a mess.

It's a bore, but it's a living.

I never got married because I don't like to be told what to do.

I'm not a feminist. I'm a humanist.

The only way to learn is to live.

It's not what you are, it's what you don't become.

I'm not a woman. I'm an actress.

I've had a full life, and I've enjoyed it.

I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.

Life can be magnificent and challenging, but it's never boring.

I'm not a star. I'm an actress.

The only thing I'm afraid of is a bore.

I'm not a man. I'm a woman.

I've always been a bit of a rebel.

I'm not a beautiful woman. I'm a character actress.

I'm not a lady. I'm a human being.

I'm not a saint. I'm a sinner.

I'm not a star. I'm a working actress.

I'm not a legend. I'm an old broad.

I'm not a great beauty. I'm a great personality.