I didn't really want to live, so anything that was an investment in time made me angry... but also I just felt sad. When the hopelessness is hurting you, it's the fixtures and fittings that finish you off.

— Angelina Jolie

I don't think the money people in Hollywood have ever thought I was normal, but I am dedicated to my work and that's what counts.

— Angelina Jolie

If I think more about death than some other people, it is probably because I love life more than they do.

— Angelina Jolie

I loved being Maleficent. I was quite sad to put my staff down and put my horns away because somehow, she just lives in a different world.

— Angelina Jolie

I'm just glad I was able to return to some of that innocence and beauty I had as a child when I started my own family, and my children brought me back some of that spirit.

— Angelina Jolie

I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny Muppet.

— Angelina Jolie

I think all women go through periods where we hate this about ourselves, we don't like that. It's great to get to a place where you dismiss anything you're worried about. I find flaws attractive. I find scars attractive.

— Angelina Jolie

It is a myth that rape is an inevitable part of conflict. . . There is nothing inevitable about it. It is a weapon of war aimed at civilians. It has nothing to do with sex —everything to do with power. Furthermore, it is done to torture and humiliate innocent people and often very young children.

— Angelina Jolie

I've never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I'm a good person. Furthermore, I believe I'm a good mom. But that's for my kids to decide, not for the world.

— Angelina Jolie

I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy. When I get logical, and I don't trust my instincts - That's when I get in trouble.

— Angelina Jolie