Jeanne Calment quotes

Jeanne Calment was a French woman famous for having the longest confirmed human lifespan in history. Her remarkable longevity attracted global attention and made her a subject of scientific study and public fascination. She holds the official record for living to 122 years and 164 days. Here are 24 of her quotes:

Every age has its happiness and troubles. (Jeanne Calment)
I have got only one wrinkle, and I am sitting on it. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I took pleasure when I could... I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I'm very lucky. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything's fine. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I wait for death... and journalists. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I had to wait 110 years to become famous... I intend to enjoy it as long as possible. View quote
Jeanne Calment
He who hugs too much, hugs badly! View quote
Jeanne Calment
Always keep your smile. That's how I explain my long life. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I have a rather masculine nature. I'm not afraid of anything. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I never wear mascara; I laugh until I cry too often. View quote
Jeanne Calment
Death doesn't frighten me; now I can think peacefully of ending a long life. (Jeanne Calment)
I think I will die laughing. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I have legs of iron, but to tell you the truth, they're starting to rust and buckle a bit. View quote
Jeanne Calment
In life, people sometimes make rotten deals. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I'm interested in everthing but passionate about nothing. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I'm not afraid of anything. View quote
Jeanne Calment
Not having children is one less worry. Children are a worry! View quote
Jeanne Calment
There are so many good authors; there's no shortage of them. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I had a hell of a lot of will power! A hell of a will power, you understand? And it was very useful to me. View quote
Jeanne Calment
Wit doesn't make girls pretty. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I'd like to go to the Moon. (Jeanne Calment)
I didn't like mundane life. View quote
Jeanne Calment
I've been forgotten by our Good Lord. View quote
Jeanne Calment
Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me from tight thread. View quote
Jeanne Calment

Jeanne Calment

Jeanne Calment - Image
Occupation: French Celebrity
Born: February 21, 1875
Died: August 4, 1997
Quotes count: 24

Related authors

S. Jay Olshansky  10 
American Scientist