Katharine hepburn was an academy award winning actress, who was considered one of the greatest stars of hollywood’s golden age. A timeless icon of beauty and strength, her words and work continue to inspire generations. From her famously independent spirit to her heartfelt musings on love and life, here are some of the most memorable katharine hepburn quotes.
Best Katharine Hepburn Quotes On Life
🏀”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.”
🏀 “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.”
“Afraid of death? Not at all. Be a great relief. Then I wouldn’t have to talk to you.”
🏀 “Without discipline, there’s no life at all.”
🏀 “What you see before you, my friend is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.”
🏀 “Life is hard. After all, it kills you.”
🏀 “As one goes through life, one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.”
🏀 “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get – only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything.”
🏀 “If you obey all of the rules, you miss all of the fun.”
🏀”Children need boundaries, so they can know how far they have to go to get beyond them.”
🏀”If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.”
🏀 “You can’t change the music of your soul.”
Iconic Katharine Hepburn Movie Quotes
🏀 “All I’m trying to say is that there are lots of things that a man can do, and in society’s eyes, it’s all hunky-dory. A woman does the same thing – the same thing, mind you – and she’s an outcast.”
🏀 “If you’re ever asked to choose between youth and money, take the money.”
🏀 “We’re all fools sometimes. Only you choose such awkward times.”
“If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.”
🏀 “Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we are put into this world to rise above.”
🏀 “Death will be a great relief. No more interviews.”
Katharine Hepburn Hollywood Quotes
🏀 “Acting is the most minor of gifts and not a very high-class way to earn a living. After all, Shirley Temple could do it at the age of four.”
🏀 “I believe how I act today will affect how I am tomorrow.”
🏀 “As for me, prizes are nothing. My prize is my work.”
🏀 “Life’s what’s important. Walking, houses, family. Birth and pain and joy – and then death. Acting’s just waiting for the custard pie. That’s all.”
🏀 “I was fearless…and lawless.”
“Show me an actress who isn’t a personality, and I’ll show you a woman who isn’t a star.”
🏀 “It’s a rather rude gesture, but at least it’s clear what you mean.”
🏀 “When I started out, I didn’t have any desire to be an actress or to learn how to act. I just wanted to be famous.”
🏀 “I wear my sort of clothes to save me the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear.”
Fearless Katharine Hepburn Quotes On Women
🏀 “Be yourself; it’s a tough act to follow.”
🏀 “Plain women know more about men than beautiful women do.”
🏀 “You learn in life that the only person you can really correct and change is yourself.”
🏀 “I find a woman’s point of view much grander and finer than a man’s.”
🏀 “I have many regrets, and I’m sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret if you have any sense, and if you don’t regret them, maybe you’re stupid.”
🏀 “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.”
🏀 “Being a housewife and a mother is the biggest job in the world, but if it doesn’t interest you, don’t do it – I would have made a terrible mother.”
🏀 “Sometimes, I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.”
🏀 “I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.”
Katherine Hepburn Quotes About Love
🏀 “If you can live for other people away from yourself you will be happy and if you live for yourself then you will not be happy and you won’t be able to sleep or do anything else.”
🏀 “Two of an actress’s greatest assets are love and pain. A great actress, even a good actress, must have plenty of both in her life.”
“Not everyone is lucky enough to understand how delicious it is to suffer.”
🏀 “I have loved and been in love. There’s a big difference.”
🏀 “It’s what I wish for you…a life with no regrets.”
🏀 “To be loved is very demoralizing.”
🏀 “Only the really plain people know about love – the fascinating ones try so hard to create an impression that they soon exhaust their talents.”
🏀 “Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don’t do that by sitting around wondering about yourself.”
🏀 “Love fattens on smooth words.”
Katharine Hepburn Quotes That Will Encourage You To Find Happiness.
🏀 “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get – only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don’t do that by sitting around.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “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.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Life is hard. After all, it kills you.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls go everywhere.” ― Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn quotes about change
🏀 “If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier to stoop the next time.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Acting is a nice childish profession – pretending you’re someone else and, at the same time, selling yourself.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Death will be a great relief. No more interviews.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Plain women know more about men than beautiful women do.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Being a housewife and a mother is the biggest job in the world, but if it doesn’t interest you, don’t do it – I would have made a terrible mother.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Enemies are so stimulating.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Never complain. Never explain.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Without discipline, there’s no life at all.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “You can’t change the music of your soul.” ― Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn Quotes And Saying
🏀 “I never realized until lately that women were supposed to be the inferior sex.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “It would be a terrific innovation if you could get your mind to stretch a little further than the next wisecrack.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “I have many regrets, and I’m sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret… if you have any sense, and if you don’t regret them, maybe you’re stupid.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “Acting is the perfect idiot’s profession.” ― Katharine Hepburn
🏀 “It’s a rather rude gesture, but at least it’s clear what you mean.” ― Katharine Hepburn
Final Thoughts
Katharine hepburn was a brilliant actress, activist, and thinker whose quotes are still inspiring and relevant today.