Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; but now I know it.

Quote by Bette Davis

Topics: Bette Davis Quotes

I've always liked men better than women.

I've always liked men better than women.

I don't think of myself as a character actress - that's become a phrase which...

I don't think of myself as a character actress - that's become a phrase which...

Locations are all tough, all miserable. I never left the sound stage for 18 years...

Locations are all tough, all miserable. I never left the sound stage for 18 years...

Basically, I believe the world is a jungle, and if it's not a bit of...

Basically, I believe the world is a jungle, and if it's not a bit of...

The only reason anyone goes to Broadway is because they can't get work in the...

The only reason anyone goes to Broadway is because they can't get work in the...

An affair now and then is good for a marriage. It adds spice, stops it...

An affair now and then is good for a marriage. It adds spice, stops it...

Men become much more attractive when they start looking older. But it doesn't do much...

Men become much more attractive when they start looking older. But it doesn't do much...

I have often seen an actor laugh off the stage, but I don't remember ever...

I have often seen an actor laugh off the stage, but I don't remember ever...

Why am I so good at playing bitches? I think it's because I'm not a...

Why am I so good at playing bitches? I think it's because I'm not a...

I work to stay alive.

I work to stay alive.

Business is the art of extracting money from another man's pocket without resorting to violence.

Business is the art of extracting money from another man's pocket without resorting to violence.

I'd marry again if I found a man who had fifteen million dollars, would sign...

I'd marry again if I found a man who had fifteen million dollars, would sign...

Gay Liberation? I ain't against it, it's just that there's nothing in it for me.

Gay Liberation? I ain't against it, it's just that there's nothing in it for me.

I went back to work because someone had to pay for the groceries.

I went back to work because someone had to pay for the groceries.

My passions were all gathered together like fingers that made a fist. Drive is considered...

My passions were all gathered together like fingers that made a fist. Drive is considered...

This has always been a motto of mine: Attempt the impossible in order to improve...

This has always been a motto of mine: Attempt the impossible in order to improve...

I wouldn't worry too much about your heart. You can always put that award where...

I wouldn't worry too much about your heart. You can always put that award where...

I don't take the movies seriously, and anyone who does is in for a headache.

I don't take the movies seriously, and anyone who does is in for a headache.

I will never be below the title.

I will never be below the title.

Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We've already got the stars.

Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We've already got the stars.