Last Updated: January 3, 2024 by Quote.cc Team

Audrey Hepburn, born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium, was a British actress and humanitarian, renowned for her timeless elegance, grace, and talent. She emerged as a prominent Hollywood star during the Golden Age of American cinema and became one of the world’s most enduring icons of style and beauty.

Hepburn’s rise to stardom began with her breakthrough role in the Broadway play “Gigi” (1951) and was solidified by her performance in “Roman Holiday” (1953), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She is also well-known for her roles in classics such as “Sabrina” (1954), “Funny Face” (1957), “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961), and “My Fair Lady” (1964).

Beyond her film career, Hepburn was notable for her humanitarian work. She was a dedicated Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), working tirelessly to help children in need around the world, particularly in the poorest communities.

Hepburn’s style, both on and off-screen, has been a significant influence in the world of fashion. Her elegant and simple attire, along with her poise and sophistication, made her a timeless fashion icon.

Audrey Hepburn passed away on January 20, 1993, but her legacy lives on through her memorable film performances, her contributions to fashion, and her humanitarian work. She remains a symbol of elegance, compassion, and global consciousness, inspiring generations with her talent, style, and dedication to making the world a better place.

To celebrate Hepburn, we’ve rounded up 40 of her most iconic quotes on beauty, love, life and more…because channeling Audrey Hepburn is always a good idea.

Audrey Hepburn Quotes

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” – Audrey Hepburn

“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.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot.” – Audrey Hepburn

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.” – Audrey Hepburn

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I don’t want to be alone, I want to be left alone.” – Audrey Hepburn

“There are more important things than outward appearance. No amount of makeup can cover an ugly personality.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Life is a party. Dress for it.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I don’t take my life seriously, but I do take what I do – in my life – seriously -.” – Audrey Hepburn

“You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you.” – Audrey Hepburn

“True friends are families which you can select.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and remembering – because you can’t take it in all at once.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I’ve been lucky. Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I don’t know if I believe in marriage. I believe in family, love and children.” – Audrey Hepburn

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Good things aren’t supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I’d invented it, because it is very true.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Why change? Everyone has his own style. When you have found it, you should stick to it.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I have learnt how to live…how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I believe in miracles.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you’re exactly the same.” – Audrey Hepburn

“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Giving is living. If you stop wanting to give, there’s nothing more to live for.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Opportunities don’t often come along. So, when they do, you have to grab them.” – Audrey Hepburn

“There is a shade of red for every woman.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I don’t want to be alone; I want to be left alone.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Since the world has existed, there has been injustice. But it is one world, the more so as it becomes smaller, more accessible.” – Audrey Hepburn

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” – Audrey Hepburn

“I tried always to do better: saw always a little further. I tried to stretch myself.” – Audrey Hepburn

“There is one difference between a long life and a great dinner; in the dinner, the sweet things come last.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside, but it doesn’t help if you’re ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.” – Audrey Hepburn

“If I get married, I want to be very married.” – Audrey Hepburn

“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” – Audrey Hepburn