More Quotes by Katharine Hepburn
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.
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything.
Silence the artist and you have silenced the most articulate voice the people have.
If you follow all of the rules, you'll miss all of the fun.
Kindness is one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon another. If someone is in need, lend them a helping hand. Do not wait for a thank you. True kindness lies within the act of giving without the expectation of something in return.
Enemies are so stimulating.
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.
Don't moan, don't whine, don't blame. Just get on with it.
I have no romantic feelings about age. Either you are interesting at any age or you are not. There is nothing particularly interesting about being old - or being young, for that matter.
