Bette Davis

"Change is the only constant in life."

"Wisdom comes from mistakes, not perfection."

"I believe in the power of reinvention."

"The world respects those who respect themselves."

"I've never compromised my vision for comfort."

"Life is too short to surround yourself with negativity."

"I believe in earning, not inheriting, your place."

"Creativity is the highest form of rebellion."

"I've learned that knowledge is freedom."

"I've always believed that one woman should be enough for any man."

"The key to a great career is knowing when to quit while you're ahead."

"I am thinking all the time about how to do my work better."

"Strong women don't have attitudes, they have standards."

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"I've refused many things that would have made me wealthier but poorer in spirit."

"If you want a thing badly enough to fight for it, work for it, take any risks you have to take."

"The world needs more geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left."

"I did all my best work in pictures that were shown in empty theaters."

"Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience."

"A woman's body is a temple, but only if the right man is around to pray."

"The real problem is that there aren't enough parts written for powerful women."

"I always answer the telephone because it might be someone important."

"Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."

"I have often been accused of putting my career before everything else."

"Served with love, even a simple cup of tea becomes a kindness."

"If you don't have any shadows, you're not in the light."

"I keep my eyes wide open all the time."

"The truth is what matters. I've spent my life pursuing it in my art."

"Loneliness is only an opportunity to cut nice, deep grooves."

"Old age is no place for sissies."