Encouragement: Inspirational quotes from women over 50

On the last day of each month I like to end with inspiration. We are bombarded every day with negative news and the stress of living. It's important to focus on positive messages and thoughts. Inspiration is all around us but it is hard to see sometimes.
Let's end July with some messages from women over 50 who rock!

Enjoy!

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise walk with the knowledge
             that you are never alone."           
      - Audrey Hepburn, (age 74)

"You only live once, but if you do it right,
            once is enough."           
 - Mae West (age 84)

"The most beautiful people we have known
are those who have known defeat,
known suffering,
known struggle,
known loss,
and have found their way out of the depths.
These persons have an appreciation,
a sensitivity,
and an understanding of life
that fills them with compassion,
gentleness,
and a deep loving concern.
          Beautiful people do not just happen."            
 - Elizabeth Kubler Ross (age 78)

"If you are always trying to be normal,
   you will never know how amazing you can be."  
       - Maya Angelou (age 86)

"I'd rather regret the things I have done
       than regret the things I haven't done."     
 - Lucille Ball (age 77 )

Hope you find inspiration and fuel for your fire in the words of these strong older women. 
Live a life that is on fire! 

Do you find inspiration in the words of other women? Do the success stories of people over 50 inspire you to do more or be more? Where do you go for encouragement?

XOXO