I’ve been through it all, baby. I’m Mother Courage.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Courage, Bravery
I don’t like my voice. I don’t like the way I look. I don’t like the way I move. I don’t like the way I act. I mean, period. So you know, I don’t like myself.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Opportunities, Reality
I hate myself on the screen. I want to die… my voice is either too high or too gravelly. I want to dive under the carpet… I’ll love to be tall and willowy… I’m short.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Reality, Opportunities
The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Vice
It’s not the having, it’s the getting.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Achievement
Don’t abuse your friends and expect them to consider it criticism.
—Elizabeth Taylor
Topics: Service, Mistakes, Fame
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