Jane Birkin Quotes

Bending over backwards does not bring you the love and attention you crave, but having your own life, your own goals and a backbone will.

I'm not trying to keep anybody happy.

I don't make demands. I don't tell you how it should be. I'll give you options, and it's up to you to select or throw 'em away. That should be the headline: If you're insecure, don't call.

I want to go home at night and feel discomfort.

People aren't defined by their relationship. The whole point is being true to yourself and not losing yourself in relationships, whether romances or friendships.

I'm in control of myself. I take yes or no from no one.

I always say I'd rather be miserable by myself than unhappy in a relationship.

I'd rather be by myself than be spending any time or energy on somebody that I didn't feel sure about.

I don't like bad feelings gnawing away at me.

Anger tears me up inside... My own... or anyone else's.

I can't deal with someone wanting to take a relationship backward or needing space or cheating on you.

I do everything as honestly as I can. I give all I have to give. But I don't let people get in my way.

There's nothing wrong with a little self-possession, there's beauty in taking time for yourself just because you feel like it, and there's nothing wrong with not divulging every secret!

Nobody owes anything to anybody. You are your authentic self to whom and when you choose to be, and if you don't know somebody, then why would you explain to them how you live your life?

My dad would love to say he taught me how to walk. He taught me how to be like, 'This is your space.'

My family and friends are the only people I pay mind to. It's none of my business what anyone else thinks. I don't even know them, so why should I care?

I've always been very clear: I never want to be known just as somebody's girlfriend.

I really don't care to be criticized. I stay in my lane and do me.

You can wear yourself out by saying yes to things you don't want to do, and nobody really minds if you say no. I enjoy my own company. I'm never at a loss for things to do.

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will.

You don't bring me anything but down.

One evening I sat Beauty on my knees – And I found her bitter – And I reviled her.

Listen, Harriet. I do unterstand. I know you don't want either to give or to take ... You don't want ever again to have to depend for happiness on another person." "That's true. That's the truest thing you ever said." "All right. I can respect that. Only you've got to play the game. Don't force an emotional situation and then blame me for it." "But I don't want any situation. I want to be left in peace.

I'd rather be mad than feel pleasure.

You're dying with the way things are," Della Lee said harshly, causing Josey to lower the handful of popcorn she was about to put in her mouth. "You're going to lose yourself in this, Josey. It's going to happen if you don't change. I know. I lost myself trying to find happiness in things that didn't love me back.