Elizabeth Taylor quotes

Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress renowned for her beauty and powerful performances in classic films. Famous for her violet eyes and glamorous lifestyle, she became a Hollywood legend. She was also known for her humanitarian work, especially in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Here are 68 of her quotes:

You find out who your real friends are when you're involved in a scandal. (Elizabeth Taylor)

I've only slept with men I've been married to. How many women can make that claim?

Elizabeth Taylor

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

Big girls need big diamonds.

Elizabeth Taylor

I've always admitted that I'm ruled by my passions.

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You can be fat and still be sexy . It all depends on how you feel about yourself.

Elizabeth Taylor

It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.

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I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them.

Elizabeth Taylor

I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't possess radiance, you can only admire it.

Elizabeth Taylor

Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.

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There's no deodorant like success. (Elizabeth Taylor)

I've been married too many times. How terrible to change children's affiliations, their affections - to give them the insecurity of placing their trust in someone when maybe that someone won't be there next year.

Elizabeth Taylor

When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow.

Elizabeth Taylor

My mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked.

Elizabeth Taylor

My heart...my mind... are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together.

Elizabeth Taylor

Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can't yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God's help... I'll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.

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I'm the same as a key piece of machinery in a steel mill, which is needed to make steel and to make money for the mill owners. If I break down, it's their problem. My problem is to build some kind of decent life for myself in this crazy unreal world in which I make my living.

Elizabeth Taylor

All I see in the mirror every morning is a face that needs washing.

Elizabeth Taylor

Every breath you take today should be with someone else in mind.

Elizabeth Taylor

I have a woman's body and a child's emotions.

Elizabeth Taylor

I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage. (Elizabeth Taylor)

Everything makes me nervous - except making films.

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I am a very committed wife. And I should be committed too - for being married so many times.

Elizabeth Taylor

Success is a great deodorant. It takes away all your past smells.

Elizabeth Taylor

The most sensible thing to do to people you hate is to drink their brandy.

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Elizabeth Taylor

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Occupation: English Actress
Born: February 27, 1932
Died: March 23, 2011
Quotes count: 68
Wikipedia: Elizabeth Taylor

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