Jeanne Calment Quotes

I had to wait 110 years to become famous. I wanted to enjoy it as long as possible.

I’ve only got one wrinkle, and I’m sitting on it.

I’d like to go to the Moon.

When I’m laid in my coffin, I want you to put a picture of my grandchild to the right of me and and a picture of my daughter to my left. That way they will be buried with me.

Wit doesn’t make girls pretty.

[On being the oldest living human being:] God must have forgotten me.

Always keep a smile. I attribute my long life to that. I believe I will die laughing. That’s part of my program.

I took pleasure when I could. I acted clearly and morally and without regret. I’m very lucky.

Every age has its happiness and troubles.

In life, people sometimes make rotten deals.

I see badly, I hear badly, and I feel bad, but everything’s fine.

I think I will die laughing.

Always keep your smile. That’s how I explain my long life.

I’ve been forgotten by our Good Lord.

I’m not afraid of anything.

I never wear mascara; I laugh until I cry too often.

He who hugs too much, hugs badly!