I am typically French.
— Brigitte Bardot
I was afraid of not living up to what people expected me to be.
I wanted to be myself. Only myself.
My country, France, my homeland, my land is again invaded by an overpopulation of foreigners, especially Muslims.
In a democracy one must have the right to express oneself and that's what I do, even if it displeases.
I would like, before I die, to see the changes I've always fought for being made. If not, my life will have been worth nothing.
No matter whether it's someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal rights.
My mother wanted me to be friends only with children she considered socially suitable.
I am astonished and surprised that someone could consider making a film about me without talking to me about it.
I am leaving the town to the invaders: increasingly numerous, mediocre, dirty, badly behaved, shameless tourists.
Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.
What does it mean, being a woman?
They may call me a sinner, but I am at peace with myself.
My soul is not my own any more. I cannot live like I want to. I am going to give up films.
If this fame, which people call my lucky break, were to stop tomorrow, I shouldn't care.
I'm a girl from a good family who was very well brought up. One day I turned my back on it all and became a bohemian.
I know what sin is.
I can no longer walk. I can no longer swim. But I'm lucky when I see how animals suffer.
I tried to make myself as pretty as possible and even then I thought I was ugly. I found it madly difficult to go out, to show myself.
I don't think I was a good comedian.
Death was like love, a romantic escape.
I say what I think and I think what I say.
We have abolished the death penalty for humans, so why should it continue for animals?
I am not an actress. I can only play me - on and off the screen.
Nobody has any security in loving me.
Romania will not be able to evolve if it continues to take cruel decisions against sensitive creatures, which are under the protection of European law.
I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals.
Only idiots refuse to change their minds.
Vadim was both my teacher and my husband. I placed myself entirely in his hands.
Percentages are why I am rich.
James Stewart was so kind and considerate and had such personal integrity.
If only every man who sees my films did not get the impression he can make love to me, I would be a lot happier.
I was just a cheap little starlet hardly acting at all in a very mediocre film.
I know very few Americans, though I like the way they think. They think big.
The world today doesn't please me.
I never get hung up on the past - the memories are too negative.
If I upset some notions and went against established rules, that wasn't part of what I wanted to do. It wasn't my goal.
I really wanted to die at certain periods in my life.
Swallows have disappeared, bees are dying out because of pesticides that should have been banned long ago - it's a scandal.
I am greatly misunderstood by politically correct idiots.
I knew I had to be the best at something, otherwise I would be nothing. I knew I wanted the world to know about Brigitte Bardot.
I only want to protect animals from barbarous, cruel, inhuman and backward rituals.
What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.
Women get more unhappy the more they try to liberate themselves.
I leave before being left. I decide.
Vadim changed my mind about acting. Vadim was the only man who was certain I had something special to offer.
People are forever finding something wrong with you.
It's better to be unfaithful than faithful without wanting to be.
If I go to a restaurant, other people stare. The meal is ruined.
I never do anything by chance.
