Joan Crawford

"The only reason to be with someone is because you truly want to be."

"I've learned that beauty fades, but character endures."

"Work is the best cure for depression."

"I never wanted to be dependent on anyone."

"Time is the most valuable thing you have. Spend it wisely."

"I've made mistakes, but I've learned from them."

"Never apologize for who you are."

"The greatest adventure is finding yourself."

"I believe in second chances, but not third ones."

"Art and beauty are subjective. Never let anyone tell you what to feel."

"A woman should be two things: classy and fabulous."

"I've never been afraid to speak my mind."

"The world needs more kindness and less judgment."

"Dreams are wonderful, but they must be coupled with discipline."

"I am not a has-been. I am a will-be."

"Power comes from within. You cannot give it or take it from someone."

"I've learned to listen more and talk less."

"Change is inevitable. Embrace it or be left behind."

"I'd rather be alone than with someone who doesn't appreciate me."

"You must earn respect. It cannot be demanded."

"I believe in the power of a good education."

"Patience is not weakness; it is strength."

"I've learned that true friends are rare."

"Money is a tool, not a measure of worth."

"The body is temporary; make the spirit immortal."

"I don't believe in luck; I believe in hard work."

"Life is full of surprises. That's what makes it worth living."

"I've always been my own woman."

"Never settle for less than you deserve."

"The greatest love is self-love."