Betty White is a national treasure as she has been entertaining fans for as long as any of us can remember. The optimistic role model and television star recently celebrated her 98th on January 17th. It is safe to say fans love her more than they ever have before as she continues to be a beacon of hope and joy.
Over the years she has given us many words of wisdom that we should all strive to live by. Some of them are hilarious, some are touching, some are wise, and no one could have said them better than Betty White. Here are 10 quotes from Betty White that proves she’s still got it:
“Butterflies are like women - we may look pretty and delicate, but we can fly through a hurricane.”
Betty White never misses an opportunity to remind everyone just how amazing women are. Fans love Betty White for her unapologetic attitude about being a woman in show business.
Even though the star has never labeled herself a feminist, she has become a feminist role model for many because of her vast achievements such as being one of Hollywood’s first female producers, and for allowing herself to make the choice on whether or not to have children. Betty knows what she’s talking when it comes to how strong and beautiful women are as she is a strong, beautiful woman.
“Animals are near and dear to my heart and I’ve devoted my life to trying to improve theirs.”
It is no secret that the television star adores her furry friends. She was worked closely with the Morris Animal Foundation, an organization that funds research for veterinary medicine for companion animals and wildlife, and the Los Angeles Zoo for over 50 years.
Betty is such an animal lover in fact that she has even stated how her life is cut in half, half show business and half animals which are the two things she loves the most. When Betty was a little girl she dreamed of becoming a zoo keeper or a forest ranger. We should all try to make Betty White proud and treat our four-legged friends a little kinder.
“Everybody needs a passion.”
“Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.”
A word to the wise from Betty White: find yourself something to be passionate about. Betty White is 98 years old and she attributes her longevity to the things she is passionate about as they have kept her life exciting which keeps her young at heart.
Betty stayed active in animal welfare and show business when many others would have walked away to have a quiet retirement. No one can dispute the fact that she will never be forgotten as she has left a mark in every fan’s heart with her passion for comedy and animals.
“I really don’t care with whom you sleep, I just care what kind of a decent human being you are.”
Betty White is someone everyone should strive to be as she is one of the most nonjudgmental people you will ever know. She has made it well known that she isn’t interested in people’s sexual orientations as she is more concerned with how they treat animals and other humans.
Betty answered a fan’s question on the Larry King show about her beliefs on gay marriage. Betty told Larry King she doesn’t care who people sleep with because it is a personal, private thing and none of her business. May we all try to remember these words of wisdom from our beloved Betty White.
“It’s your outlook on life that counts.”
“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.”
Betty White has conquered every challenge life has thrown at her with an uplifting sense of humor. She not only brought light into her own life through her sense of humor, but she also inspired and gave thousands of people joy with her ability to laugh at herself.
Betty has been bringing laughter to fans longer than any other television star. Through the years she has consistently reminded people to laugh at themselves and not take anything too seriously since this one of her keys to having a long and happy life.
“I don’t understand how people can get so anti-something.”
“I don’t understand how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your affairs, and don’t worry about other people so much.”
Betty White is the queen of not caring what other people do or what they believe in, and we should all strive to be more like her highness. She is one of the most accepting people and has never spoken out about being anti-anything except animal abuse.
Golden Girls was a bit of controversial show for its time since it not only talked about gay marriage, but also moms who use artificial insemination and people of different races. The Golden Girls was an inclusive show that brought many subjects to light and hopefully made people be more inclusive and accepting like Betty White.
“If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble.”
No one has a better sense of humor than Betty White as she has been one of the queens of comedy for decades. If there is one thing fans can learn from Betty it’s that a sense of humor is mandatory in order to get through life. She has been laughing for 98 years and making people laugh for over 70 years.
Betty is a strong believer in the power of humor as she has dedicated most of her life to bringing laughter to people. Everyone should take these words to heart and add a little more humor in their lives as it is clearly working for Betty.
“I’m a big cockeyed optimist. I try to accentuate the positive as opposed to the negative.”
One look at Betty White and you can immediately tell she is a genuine optimistic person. Part of her success has been her optimism as she never let setbacks get her down for long before she’s right back to being the cheerful person she is.
Betty White believes complaining is a waste of time and this woman is too busy to be wasting time. She is grateful for the life she has lived and does not want to misuse a minute of it by being negative and ungrateful. Many of us get sucked into being negative, but maybe if we try to be a little more like Betty we can have long and happy lives like her.
“Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren’t going to get rid of me that way.”
The mentality is that when people get to Betty’s age, they should slow down and retire. But, when Betty turned 96-years old, she didn’t feel like doing either of those things. This actress is still enjoying her best life while remaining in the spotlight whenever possible.
The job opportunities don’t appear to be slowing down either. Just last year, Betty had two voice-acting roles in both Toy Story 4 and Trouble.
“I have no regrets at all. None. I consider myself to be the luckiest broad on two feet.”
Betty White has lived one amazing life not only because of her achievements in show business spanning several decades, but also her activism in animal welfare, her loving marriage to Allen Ludden, and the inspiring legacy she will leave behind.
One thing everyone can appreciate and admire about Betty White is how grateful she is for the life she has. She has never abused her influence and has only tried to make the world a better place. She might be one of the luckiest people and we are all lucky to have her.
