Angelina Jolie

There doesn’t need to be a God for me. There’s something in people that’s spiritual, that’s godlike. I don’t feel like doing things just because people say things, but I also don’t really know if it’s better to just not believe in anything, either.

Angelina Jolie

There is no greater pillar of stability than a strong, free and educated woman, and there is no more inspiring role model than a man who respects and cherishes women and champions their leadership.

Angelina Jolie

There is no shame in being a survivor of sexual violence. The shame is on the aggressor.

Angelina Jolie

Usually all my tattoos came at good times. A tattoo is something permanent when you’ve made a self-discovery, or something you’ve come to a conclusion about.

Angelina Jolie

What nourishes me also destroys me.

Angelina Jolie

When I first went to places where people were suffering from war and persecution, I felt ashamed of my feelings of sadness. I could see more possibilities in my life.

Angelina Jolie

When I was growing up I never babysat. I was considered to ‘punk rock’ to be trusted with kids.

Angelina Jolie

When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn’t have parents. It’s not a humanitarian thing, because I don’t see it as a sacrifice. It’s a gift. We’re all lucky to have each other.

Angelina Jolie

When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire.

Angelina Jolie