More Quotes by Katharine Hepburn
Silence the artist and you have silenced the most articulate voice the people have.
If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior.
You can’t change the music of your soul.
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.
You can't just be talented: You have to be terribly smart and energetic and ruthless. You also have to become necessary to people, by working hard and well and bringing more than your bones and your skin to the project. Don't just show up. Transform the work, yourself, and everybody around you. Be needed. Be interesting. Be something no one else can be--and consistently.
Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.
When I’ve been unsuccessful, I’ve been controlled. When I’ve been successful, I’ve been in control.
Never complain. Never explain.
You learn in life that the only person you can really correct and change is yourself.