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12 Audrey Hepburn Quotes That Never (Ever) Get Old

To call Audrey Hepburn an icon is an understatement. Think about it: What other actress has won an Oscar, served as a designer muse (to Givenchy) and adorned the walls of approximately 93 percent of college dorm rooms? To celebrate her legacy, we’ve rounded up 12 of her best quotes.

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best audrey hepburn quotes life is a party
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“Life is a party. Dress like it.”

best audrey hepburn quotes shade of red

“There’s a shade of red for every woman.”

best audrey hepburn quotes why change
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“Why change? Everyone has their own style. When you have found it, you should stick to it.”

best audrey hepburn quotes sex appeal

“There is more to sex appeal than just measurements.”

best audrey hepburn quotes elegance
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“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”

best audrey hepburn quotes being strong

“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.”

best audrey hepburn quotes hold onto each other
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“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.”

best audrey hepburn quotes dont take seriously

“I don’t take my life seriously, but I do take what I do in my life seriously.”

best audrey hepburn quotes laugh
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“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.”

best audrey hepburn quotes happy girls

“I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls.”

best audrey hepburn quotes love

“They say love is the best investment; the more you give, the more you get in return.”

best audrey hepburn quotes most important thing
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“The most important thing is to enjoy your life. To be happy. It’s all that matters.”

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