Elizabeth Taylor, known as the "Jade Lady", is considered to be one of the best actresses in film history. Her classic works include "Cleopatra" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", and Has won the Oscar for Best Actress twice. The following excerpts are 20 of Elizabeth Taylor's most famous quotes.

Big girls need big diamonds.

Big girls need big diamonds.

I've always admitted that I'm ruled by my passions.

I've always admitted that my passions rule me.

I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.

With a bang, I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.

I am a very committed wife. And I should be mitted too - for being married so many times.

I am a very committed wife. I should also be all in for so many marriages.

I don't think President Bush is doing anything at all about Aids. In fact

I'm not sure he even knows how to spell Aids.

I don't think President Bush has done anything at all about AIDS. In fact, I'm not even sure he can spell the word AIDS.

I really don't remember much about Cleopatra. There were a lot of other things going on.

I really don't remember much about Cleopatra. There are a lot of other things going on.

I suppose when they reach a certain age some men are afraid to grow up. It seems the older the men get

the younger their new wives get.

I feel like some men are afraid of growing up after they reach a certain age. It seems that the older the men are, the younger their new wives are.

I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive.

I'm a survivor - a living example of what people can go through and survive. .

I've been through it all

baby

I'm mother courage.

Baby, I've been through it all , I am a brave mother.

Everything makes me nervous - except making films.

Everything makes me nervous - except making films.