It's the first time I've seen myself act, and I can't say I'm impressed.

I felt weary of the responsibility of owning houses and was glad enough to pass mine on to others.

I was beautiful. Now, because I am old, I take no shame in so saying.

It was so kind of you to mention that I don't wear stays. What's the point? If you squeeze it in at one point, it only comes out at the other.

It is [every woman’s] right to ignore the dictates of fashion and dress in a manner that is becoming to her own character and personality.

Anyone who limits her vision to memories of yesterday is already dead.

I know I am at the end. I shall never get better, dear.