This iconic movie star may have passed away in 1994, but her timeless beauty, her classic style, and her inspiring quotes will stay with us forever. Although she imparted many words of wisdom over the years, here are a few that will help you emulate your inner Audrey Hepburn in your everyday life. Accompanying them are some interpretations and tips regarding each quote.
1. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!
When you are faced with a challenge, never ever give up. Every problem has a solution, every roadblock has a path around it, and every issue has a resolution. The trick is to step back and think about how to get to the solution before actually trying anything.
2. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”
Although there may be times when you want to simply be alone, your relationships with the people in your life are important and you should capitalize on them while you can to ensure those people remain in your life.
3. “The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.”
Audrey’s optimism was infectious, she always had a positive outlook on life and this is especially important when it comes to decision-making. If given the choice between happiness and… well anything really, always choose happiness! I promise it will work out better than you think.
4. “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”
Audrey is simply reiterating the fact that being positive, kind, and aware that you always have someone to turn to, are, as DJ Khaled would say, the (major) keys to success.
5. “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
In the later part of her life, Audrey was devoted to helping others as a UNICEF ambassador. She proved that even the smallest bit of help can make a huge difference in someone’s life. A good place to start helping others is by performing small acts of kindness, such as holding the door open or saying hello to a stranger, they’re bound to brighten the person’s day!
6. “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.”
Although she hit a few rough patches in her life, Audrey always led an optimistic life and was often categorized as a dreamer. This quote should empower you to be optimistic and to think about the good things in your life when you feel like everything’s falling apart.
7. “You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.”
If someone you know often speaks negatively about others when you’re around him, you may want to re-evaluate your relationship with them. If they talk that way about other people, who knows what they’re saying about you behind your back!
8. “Why change? Everyone has his own style. When you have found it, you should stick to it.”
This is Audrey’s equivalent to the infamous quote “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” This just furthers the point that the best thing to do is to be yourself and own that you are unique in a wonderful way.
9. “Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”
In this “Age of Consumerism” we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in pop culture’s definition of beauty; however, it’s important to remember that true beauty is emulated through your actions. Audrey was often criticized for her small size and stature, as well as her striking features, but she always remained classy and poised.
10. “Paris is always a good idea.”
This is Audrey’s way of saying spontaneity is an important quality to have. People with busy and stressful lives can benefit greatly from spontaneous trips… maybe not to Paris, but the mall is always a good substitute! Or perhaps indulge in a sweet, caffeine-infused beverage from Starbucks!
11. “A woman can be beautiful as well as intellectual."
Since before we can remember, women, and men for that matter, have been characterized as either beautiful or smart… but it’s important to realize that we can be BOTH. And we should strive to be both! After all, it’s the best of both worlds to have beauty and brains!
12. “I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.”
Audrey often utilized the healing power of laughter and this reiterates the significance of its power. Never be afraid to let the silly side of you take over every once in a while!
