“Your soul is nourished by all your experiences. It gives you baggage for the future—an ammunition”
“It’s not in human nature. Giving—giving is like living…there’s nothing more to live foe”
“I have been given the privilege of speaking for children who cannot speak for themselves, and my task is an easy one, because children have no political enemies. To save a child is a blessing: to save a million is a God-given opportunity”
“I have learned how to live in the world and out the world and I will never again run away from life”
The Toast
“I can personally do little, but can contribute to a whole chain of events for the good of children…a marvelous thing”
“There cannot be enough witnesses…if I can bring up attention to one child…”
“UNICEF means survival, protection, and development of our World”
”I’m filled with rage at ourselves. I don’t believe in collective guilt, but I do believe in collective responsibility”
“There is moral obligation…that those who have should give to those who don’t”
“I used to embarrass my mother by trying to pick babies out of prams at the market…the one thing I dreamed of in my life was to have children of my own. It all boils down to the same thing- of not only receiving love, but wanting desperately to give it”
“I can testify to what UNICEF means to children, because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II”
“I’m glad I’ve got a name, because I’m using it for what it’s worth”
“My task is to inform, to create awareness of the needs of children. It would be nice to be an expert on education, economics, politics, religions, traditions, and cultures. I’m none of those. But I am a mother and I will travel”
“UNICEF is committed to these children; our mission is to bring their condition to the worlds attention. We are determined not to forget about them, not to let them disappear into abstract political discourse. By bringing them to life in words, our hope is to keep them alive in reality”
“If they feel the body of my work is enough to be given an evening like this well, its absolutely marvelous, but also absolutely terrifying”
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“It was always a rather cheerful business with lots of laughs and giggles and sweetness and caring. And we were a very close group”
“I just decided to do as much as possible in the time that i’m still up to it”
“Its an experience i’ve had other performers who somehow make you open up to them. For me, it always has to do with some kind of affection, love, a warmth”
Her favorite movie: “Its like asking if I like chocolate cake more than spaghetti. Perhaps it was “My Fair Lady” because I loved working with music. The reason I wanted to dance was because I loved music. Music is the greatest helper in the world in all situations”
Hepburn believes that the world can make a change, if we are willing to work and also give all of our love to those around us, and to third-world countries who truly need help from those who can help.
In many of these quotations, Hepburns mother-like attributes are demonstrated naturally through her words. When she discusses UNICEF and her work with children, it is all voluntary work that she has a passion for, which is why she is so well-admired. When she talks about the movies she is in or any work she has done, her responses to interview questions or just general comments do not focus on her as the successor, but how she is helped by the world- her humble and graceful personality is exemplified via her quotations. She will be remembered for her many talents, skills, and lovely attributes that she was unaware of.
Audrey Hepburn 