Katharine Hepburn Quotes

We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

Katharine Hepburn

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  Katharine Hepburn
  • School
  • Father
  • Sister