Charlotte Rae

“Parents must lay down ground rules for their children to help them to grow up and to learn responsibility for their actions. They must learn to stand on their own two feet.”

“When I was little, and whenever I had to wear a dress while my mother took up the hem or made any alterations, she told me to keep a thread from the dress in my mouth while she was sewing, and that would keep me from getting stuck by the needle.”

“My family was very loving but also very superstitious. My mother was always telling us, 'Don't walk under a ladder or you'll have bad luck,' or, 'If you spill salt, be sure and toss a pinch over your shoulder, or you're in trouble.'”

“People of a certain age still remember me as Edna Garrett. They often want to give me a hug because the character was so warm and nurturing. I don't mind at all. I think it's very nice.”

“I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.”

“I have wonderful friends. I'm not just a lonely old lady.”

“You can take wonderfully talented actors, wonderfully talented writers and producers, and, uh, do a wonderful show!... but if it doesn't hit with the public in two minutes, it's bye-bye.”

“We used to listen to all the marvelous operas on records. Music was a very important part of our lives.”

“Being an actor is not like any other job. It's not easy.”

“All we have is today. Just live it. We don't know about tomorrow. So, enjoy the day. Love yourself, and spread love around.”