Born on May 4th 1929, Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress, philanthropist and humanitarian. Known for her beauty, elegance and grace, she was blessed with incredible acting talent. She spent part of her youth in England and during the World War II she studied in Netherlands. Post the Nazi invasion Hepburn and her mother struggled to survive.
She reportedly helped the resistance movement by delivering messages. She made her feature film debut in 1951 with One Wild Oat followed by many such movies making her one of the most successful film actresses in the world. She was appointed as a goodwill ambassador to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) soon after her film career ended. From there onwards she has contributed a lot to the society and set herself on high regards as a multi-talented person with a heart of gold.
Famous Quotes by Audrey Hepburn :-
Following are some of her famous quotes:
“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm … As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others. “
“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.”
“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.”
“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.”
“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.”
“I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.”
“Whatever happens, the most important thing is growing old gracefully. And you can`t do that on the cover of a fan magazine.”
“For me, the only things of interest are those linked to the heart.”
“There are certain shades of limelight that can wreck a girl`s complexion.”
“My own life has been much more than a fairy tale. I`ve had my share of difficult moments, but whatever difficulties I`ve gone through, I`ve always gotten a prize at the end.”
“I probably hold the distinction of being one movie star who, by all laws of logic, should never have made it. At each stage of my career, I lacked the experience.”
“I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people`s minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing.”
“A quality education has the power to transform societies in a single generation, provide children with the protection they need from the hazards of poverty, labor exploitation and disease, and given them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their full potential.”
“It’s that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so ‘don’t fuss, dear; get on with it.”
“Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you’re exactly the same.”
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Audrey is a very jovial person, it shows in the quote that she left us with “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person. ” -Hannah Lee