Joan Crawford

"Life is too precious to waste on mediocrity."

"I always say that a woman should have the option to choose her own path."

"The best investment is in yourself and your education."

"I never cared what critics said as long as the audience loved my work."

"Time is the one thing you cannot get back, so use it wisely."

"I believe that everyone has greatness within them; they just need to find it."

"The key to longevity in this business is to never stop learning."

"I've never been one to follow the crowd; I've always walked my own path."

"Happiness is not a destination; it's a way of life."

"I think the greatest compliment is when someone says I inspired them."

"Life teaches you lessons if you're willing to pay attention."

"I've always believed that hard work trumps talent."

"The power of perseverance is that it eventually wins out."

"I never let fear dictate my decisions."

"A woman who knows herself is a woman who can conquer anything."

"I believe in the power of positive thinking, but only backed by action."

"The greatest performances come from the greatest depths of emotion."

"I've always been a fighter, and I don't see any reason to stop now."

"Truth may hurt, but it's always better than a comfortable lie."

"I think the best gift a parent can give a child is their attention."

"There's nothing wrong with being ambitious; just don't lose your soul in the pursuit."

"I've learned that change is the only constant, so embrace it."

"Success is not about luck; it's about preparation meeting opportunity."

"The woman who can laugh at herself is the woman who understands life."

"I never sought validation from others because I knew my own worth."

"Life is an adventure, and I've lived it fully."

"The greatest strength is the ability to admit when you're wrong."

"I believe that a beautiful mind is far more important than a beautiful face."

"Every experience, good or bad, shapes who we become."

"I never underestimate the power of a woman who knows what she wants."