Welcome to our collection of inspiring quotes by the legendary actress Loretta Young. Loretta Young was not only a captivating presence on the silver screen but also a woman of wisdom and grace whose words continue to resonate with audiences today. With a career spanning over seven decades, Young left an indelible mark on Hollywood, earning acclaim for her performances and garnering numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Throughout her life, Loretta Young offered insights into love, life, and the pursuit of happiness, drawing from her own experiences and observations. Her words possess a timeless quality, offering guidance, encouragement, and a glimpse into the human spirit. Whether you’re seeking motivation, comfort, or simply a dose of inspiration, the wisdom of Loretta Young is sure to uplift and enlighten you.
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of Loretta Young quotes that capture the essence of her wisdom and insight. Feel free to use these quotes to adorn your social media posts, personalize your stationery, or simply savor them for their profound wisdom and beauty.
I believe in living today. Not in yesterday, nor in tomorrow. Loretta Young
A charming woman is a busy woman. Loretta Young
What you don’t know intrigues you more than what you do know. Loretta Young
I do not hold with those who think it is all right to do whatever you want so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. Who’s to be the judge of that? Loretta Young
Glamour is something you can’t bear to be without once you’re used to it. Loretta Young
I’m not sure the public knows what it wants. Loretta Young
Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable. Loretta Young
The split second she ceases to care is the only time a woman ceases to be attractive. Loretta Young
I can’t imagine dating a boy, meeting him only outside the home. What’s a home and family for if it’s not the center of one’s life? Loretta Young
When I left 20th Century-Fox to freelance, my agent believed that getting big money was the way to establish real importance in our industry. Loretta Young
I believe that prayer is our powerful contact with the greatest force in the universe. Loretta Young
I don’t yearn to be a child again. Loretta Young
A charming woman… doesn’t follow the crowd. She is herself. Loretta Young
Like charity, I believe glamour should begin at home. Loretta Young
Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you. Loretta Young
Everything worthwhile, everything of any value, has its price. Everything anyone has ever wanted has come neatly wrapped up in its penalties. Loretta Young
I believe you have to nurture your conscience. Loretta Young
I was deaf and dumb and blind to all but me, myself and I. Loretta Young
A face that is really lovely in repose can fall apart if, when its owner stars to talk, she distorts every feature. Loretta Young
A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most houses, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside. Loretta Young
Wearing the correct dress for any occasion is a matter of good manners. Loretta Young
It’s so important to look relaxed. Loretta Young
Unless some misfortune has made it impossible, everyone can have good posture. Loretta Young
I was a very wanting child. Loretta Young
Your hands, your eyes, your voice, your thoughts are your servants. Loretta Young
Certainly tears are given to us to use. Like all good gifts, they should be used properly. Loretta Young
I’ve always been scared to death of pain – afraid, even, to think of it. Loretta Young
If you have enthusiasm, you have a very dynamic, effective companion to travel with you on the road to Somewhere. Loretta Young
If you want a place in the sun, you have to expect a few blisters. Loretta Young
I believe in the Golden Rule. I believe in practicing it. Loretta Young
In silence – and in self-defense – I figured things out in my own little way. Loretta Young
There are no ugly ducklings. Loretta Young
In my dreams, I could be a Princess, and that’s what I was. Like most little girls, I believed nothing less than a Prince could make my dreams come true. Loretta Young
Fashion should not be expected to serve in the stead of courage or character. Loretta Young
As an actress, emotions are my business, my stock-in-trade. As such, I’ve dealt with them nearly all my life. Loretta Young
I want no part of making any contribution whatsoever to the despair which eventually follows downbeat thinking. Loretta Young
Just after I entered my teens I suddenly entertained an insatiable enthusiasm for the delightful habit of criticizing others. Loretta Young
Of course it was Mamma who both stopped my career and crystallized my determination to resume it. Loretta Young
Gratitude isn’t a burdening emotion. Loretta Young
There is no personal achievement in being born beautiful. Loretta Young
I was as impatient about finding my dream man as I was about everything else I wanted. Loretta Young
I’ve learned that getting what you want gives you a pretty high batting average, and leaves you plenty to struggle for. Loretta Young
No one is ever too old, too rich, too poor, to pray. Loretta Young
In 1949 there was a new thing called Television, to which my agency and advisers opposed as a performance medium. Loretta Young
I’d thought of myself as a great big motion picture star from the time I was 6. Loretta Young
I’m grateful to God for His bountiful gifts… He gave me courage and faith in myself. Loretta Young
I couldn’t bear it if anyone knew I had hardly any self-confidence at all. Loretta Young
In common with many others in the varied branches of our profession, my academic education is subnormal. Loretta Young
A pleasant voice, which has to include clear enunciation, is not only attractive to those who hear it… its appeal is permanent. Loretta Young
Nearly everyone I met, worked with, or read about was my teacher, one way or another. Loretta Young
I learned you have to fight for yourself in the picture business. Loretta Young
As an actress, I have to be objective about myself. If I don’t criticize myself, there are plenty who will do a find job of it for me! Loretta Young
Success can’t be forced. Loretta Young
I’d lived by quotations, practically all my life. Loretta Young
I think making mistakes is as inevitable as receiving disappointments. Loretta Young
Just because you want to be glamorous, don’t be a sheep about your eye makeup. Loretta Young