Five Betty White Quotes to Live By

Best known for her portrayal of quirky St. Olaf native, Rose Nylund on the popular NBC sitcom, Golden Girls, actress/comedian Betty White is one of the most iconic stars of all time.  The former Golden Girl has been entertaining audiences for more than half a century, and has received several lifetime achievement awards for her work as as one of Hollywood’s pioneering female stars. Now 92, White remains an active presence in the entertainment industry. She has established herself as one of the country’s most trusted celebrities and has been dubbed “America’s grandma.” With such a long lasting career and a positive outlook on all there is to come, Betty White has become a role model for all who have seen her work; and there is no one better for the job.  Here are five Betty White quotes to live by.

5. “Keep the other person’s well being in mind when you feel an attack of soul-purging truth coming on”

Remember these wise words of advice next time you feel like someone know just how much you can’t stand them.

4. “Friendship takes time and energy if it’s going to work. You can luck into something great, but it doesn’t last if you don’t give it proper appreciation. Friendship can be so comfortable, but nurture it-don’t take it for granted.”

The older and busier we get, the more difficult it can be to maintain friendships; however, Betty White knows that the secret to a long and healthy friendship is effort and appreciation.

3.“You don’t luck into integrity. You work at it.”

Remember these wise words next time you’re looking for a shortcut to success.

2. It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”

If you look hard enough, there’s always something to laugh at – even if it’s you.

1. “Don’t try to be young. Just open your mind. Stay interested in stuff. There are so many things I won’t live long enough to find out about, but I’m still curious about them. You know people who are already saying, ‘I’m going to be 30 – oh, what am I going to do?’ Well, use that decade! Use them all!”

If anyone knows a thing or two about getting older it’s Betty White!

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