Bette Davis

"Life is a series of choices, and you must own each one."

"I never regretted my ambition or my drive to be the best."

"The greatest gift you can give yourself is self-knowledge."

"I believe in working until you can't work anymore, then working some more."

"Youth may be wasted on the young, but age doesn't have to be wasted on the old."

"I've learned that vulnerability is not weakness; it's the ultimate strength."

"The world needs people who are willing to take unpopular stands."

"I never wanted to settle for less than I deserved."

"Every moment is an opportunity to become who you want to be."

"I believe that art has the power to transform lives and societies."

"Loneliness taught me more than any companion ever could."

"I've always valued honesty, even when it was uncomfortable."

"The only person you need to answer to is yourself."

"I wanted to leave my mark on the world through my work."

"Gratitude is the foundation of a meaningful life."

"I've learned that the best things in life are often the hardest to achieve."

"Every failure is just a stepping stone to greater success."

"I believe in the transformative power of education and knowledge."

"The world is full of mediocrity; refuse to be part of it."

"I've always believed that passion should fuel your choices."

"Time is the one thing you can never get back, so spend it wisely."

"I never wanted to be put in a box or limited by others' expectations."

"Real strength is knowing when to be soft and when to be hard."

"I believe that life is meant to be lived fully and boldly."

"The stage is a sacred space where truth and imagination meet."

"I've learned that the best revenge is living well and being happy."

"Every person has the capacity for greatness within them."

"I wanted my work to speak volumes about who I was as a person."

"Patience is not about waiting; it's about maintaining your faith while you do."

"The most important performance you'll ever give is being yourself."