Hedy Lamarr

Inventor and Actress Austrian-American 1914 – 2000

Invented frequency-hopping technology basis for WiFi.

387 quotes

"The brains of people are more interesting than the looks, I think."
Wisdom
"I am not ashamed of my past. I'm just sorry some people had to be part of it."
Life
"Most girls are taught to avoid being too smart because it's not attractive. What the hell?"
Education
"I just wanted to be an actress, not a housewife."
Dreams
"The world makes room for passion."
Motivation
"I don't have time to worry about things I can't change."
Peace
"Don't settle for a relationship that won't let you be yourself."
Love
"Life is too short to be boring."
Happiness
"You have to be smart about acting. Research the part."
Work
"Intelligence is sexy."
Knowledge
"Women are capable of doing so many things these days."
Strength
"Loyalty is something you can't fake."
Truth
"I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live."
Philosophy
"The audience makes the show."
Relationships
"I've been a slave and I've been free. Freedom is better."
Freedom
"Acting is like a narcissistic form of self-exploration."
Art
"Timing is everything in life."
Time
"I invented a frequency hopping system for torpedo guidance."
Technology
"Women should be able to do anything men can do."
Justice
"Don't be afraid to take risks."
Courage
"The mind is a beautiful thing."
Creativity
"I've always believed in myself, even when nobody else did."
Perseverance
"Love is not about possession."
Relationships
"Life teaches you lessons whether you want them or not."
Wisdom
"I'm not interested in being famous for being famous."
"The only way to predict the future is to invent it."
"Beauty fades, but intelligence is forever."
Knowledge
"I wanted to do something meaningful with my life."
"Passion is what keeps you going."
Motivation
"You can't please everyone, so please yourself."
Life