Meryl Streep

"I don't believe in giving up on relationships as soon as they're hard."

"The more you know about a character, the better you can play them."

"Friendships are complicated, but they're worth fighting for."

"I think what helps is having a sense of humor about yourself and the world."

"Time is precious, and how we spend it defines us."

"The most important thing is to be authentic in everything you do."

"We're all just trying to do the best we can with what we have."

"Listening is one of the most underrated skills."

"The pursuit of perfection is often the enemy of good."

"I've always believed that if you show up and do the work, good things will follow."

"Love requires vulnerability and the courage to be seen."

"Every age has its own beauty if you know how to look for it."

"I don't think life is about finding yourself; it's about creating yourself."

"Hard work and persistence are not optional for success."

"The world needs more kindness and less judgment."

"I believe in the transformative power of imagination."

"Fear is often just a lack of preparation meeting the unknown."

"Art should provoke thought and conversation."

"The best performances come from a place of truth and vulnerability."

"I've learned that people matter more than achievements."

"Gratitude is the antidote to bitterness."

"Change is inevitable, so we might as well embrace it."

"The freedom to be yourself is worth fighting for."

"I think the most interesting people are those who are comfortable with contradiction."

"Hope is what gets us through the difficult times."

"I've never regretted working harder than I needed to."

"Strength is not about being tough; it's about being resilient."

"The world is full of stories waiting to be told."

"I believe in the power of second chances."

"Patience is a virtue I've had to learn the hard way."