Sophia Loren

"Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes."

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'"

"You have to be brave and courageous and bold. You have to get up and take action."

"Life is too short to waste any amount of time on wondering what other people think about you."

"Mistakes are the portals of discovery."

"Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself."

"A woman's dress should be a foil, but it should have enough personality of its own to not make the woman look like she's wearing a costume."

"I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that."

"You must accept that you might fail; then, if you do your best and still lose, at least you can be proud."

"It's a tradition in Italy to love the good life."

"Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got."

"I've been so fortunate in my life that I want to give back."

"Happiness is more important than money."

"The night brings out the stars."

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts."

"I remember always that the world is not only what we see in front of us."

"You must make a choice to take control of your life."

"I love to cook, and I cook best when I'm in a good mood."

"Keep your clothes and your finances in good order, because the rest will follow."

"The important thing is to stay alive."

"I'm against war. I'm afraid of war."

"After 25 years in the business, I'm still learning new things."

"I would rather eat one dish of truly great food than a dozen ordinary dishes."

"One can afford to be optimistic for one's self."

"I love the Italian people with all my heart."

"I've survived everything and I continue to survive."

"Simplicity is the best sophistication."

"I am my mother's daughter, and she is my hero."

"Time goes by so quickly. I've had a beautiful life."

"I love the strength of men who take care of themselves."