Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.

Life is too short to work so hard.

I'm not a film star; I am an actress. Being a film star is such a false life, lived for fake values and for publicity.

I've been a godmother loads of times, but being a grandmother is better than anything.

I loved fencing and dancing and elocution.

Most of us have compromised with life. Those who fight for what they want will always thrill us.

People who are very beautiful make their own laws.

Sometimes I dread the truth of the lines I say. But the dread must never show.

When I come into the theatre I get a sense of security. I love an audience. I love people, and I act because I like trying to give pleasure to people.

I've always been mad about cats.

It's much easier to make people cry than to laugh.

…there was something about her that made you feel it was safe to tell her secrets.

You keep shooting. You hope it goes in, and you smile.

I am against the death penalty.

Love your enemies and drive them nuts.

I lied. I need your help." "Who are we killing?" "Do you have a pen?

And the United States of America should have been at the front of that line. And was not.

Since the pleasure of most foods is in the first few bites, eat one thing on your plate at a time, at least at the start of the meal when you can concentrate and enjoy the full flavors.

Wisdom is not a matter of study, but a matter of living, and of sure action which rises above opposites.

I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city.