Carol Lombard Quotes – Inspiring Words from a Legendary Actress

Life is tough, darling, but so are you. – Carol Lombard

Love is a game that two can play and both win. – Carol Lombard

I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. – Carol Lombard

I live by the motto: ‘If you can’t be good, be careful.’ – Carol Lombard

I may be a blonde, but I’m not dumb. – Carol Lombard

I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back. – Carol Lombard

I’m glad I was born when I was. My time was the golden age of variety. If I were starting out again now, maybe things would happen for me, but it certainly would not be on a variety show with 28 musicians, 12 dancers, two major guest stars, 50 costumes a week by Bob Mackie. The networks just wouldn’t spend the money today. – Carol Lombard

I don’t want to go to heaven. None of my friends are there. – Carol Lombard

I was born in a trunk. My mother was in vaudeville, but too bad I wasn’t as talented as she was. – Carol Lombard

I was ambitious and desperate to be loved. It was the ultimate test of growing up in a world that was spoiled by two severe economic depressions. My brother Fred and I competed for our mother’s affection as all audience-whooping vaudeville kids did. I wasn’t happy unless I was making someone laugh, and when I was making someone laugh, they would come up to me and give me something. – Carol Lombard

I’ve been asked to say a couple of words about my husband, Howard. How about ‘more alcohol’? – Carol Lombard

I’m a thousand percent cloudburst. I’m a talking haze. I love London, but I miss Melrose. I don’t wanna work, but I’d want a jukebox. I adore nightclubbing, but I can’t stay up late. I’m a gangster’s maul and aerial screwball. With a dart you can stab me, but I’ll rise when you drag me. – Carol Lombard

Classy people disregard rules; they’re too busy making them. – Carol Lombard

I’m not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful. – Carol Lombard

I’m a legend, darling. And legends don’t die. They just stay fabulous forever. – Carol Lombard

I’m a big believer in spontaneity. Life is too short to be predictable. – Carol Lombard

I believe in pink. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that laughter is the best calorie burner. I believe in being yourself, and I believe in miracles. – Carol Lombard

I don’t mind making jokes, but I don’t want to look like one. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship. – Carol Lombard

I’m not someone who can be controlled. I’m an explosion waiting to happen. – Carol Lombard

I’m not a damsel in distress, I’m a badass in a party dress. – Carol Lombard

I’m not perfect, but I’m perfectly me. – Carol Lombard

I don’t want to be anybody else. I’m proud to be me. – Carol Lombard

I’m a dreamer, but I’m also a doer. I believe in taking risks and following your passions. – Carol Lombard

I don’t need a prince charming to save me. I’m perfectly capable of saving myself. – Carol Lombard

I’m not interested in playing by the rules. I want to redefine the game. – Carol Lombard

I’m a firecracker, baby. I light up the sky and leave a trail of sparks behind me. – Carol Lombard

I believe in fairy tales, but I also believe in making your own happy ending. – Carol Lombard

I don’t believe in luck. I believe in hard work and determination. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid of failure. I see it as an opportunity to learn and grow. – Carol Lombard

I don’t need a man to complete me. I’m already whole. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid to be different. In fact, I thrive on it. – Carol Lombard

I believe in spreading positivity and kindness. The world needs more love and compassion. – Carol Lombard

I’ve learned the importance of staying true to myself, no matter what others may say. – Carol Lombard

I’m a wildflower, unapologetically blooming in a world that prefers roses. – Carol Lombard

I believe in following your dreams, even if they seem impossible. Life is too short to settle. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid to make mistakes. They’re part of the journey to success. – Carol Lombard

I don’t want to fit in. I want to stand out and be remembered. – Carol Lombard

I believe in the power of laughter and finding joy in the little things. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid to be vulnerable. It’s what makes us human. – Carol Lombard

I don’t believe in regrets. Every decision I’ve made has led me to where I am today. – Carol Lombard

I’m a free spirit, dancing to the rhythm of my own heart. – Carol Lombard

I believe that beauty comes from within. It’s about having a kind heart and a loving soul. – Carol Lombard

I’m not interested in being ordinary. I want to be extraordinary. – Carol Lombard

I’m a rebel with a cause – to inspire others to live their best lives. – Carol Lombard

I believe in taking risks and embracing the unknown. It’s where true growth happens. – Carol Lombard

I don’t believe in limitations. The only limits we have are the ones we set for ourselves. – Carol Lombard

I’m not afraid to speak my mind. I believe in standing up for what I believe in. – Carol Lombard

I believe in the power of perseverance. Success doesn’t come easy, but it’s worth every moment of struggle. – Carol Lombard

I’m a firm believer in creating your own happiness. Life is too short to wait for it to come to you. – Carol Lombard