Ive an enormous respect for my mother who at the age of 39 raised three children, and I grew up with my grandmother in the household. And so it was a really strong household of women – my poor brother! It was great growing up with so many generations of women. – Cate Blanchett
All cities do face similar, significant trends in the future… most importantly global warming and climate change. – Cate Blanchett
If I had my way, if I was lucky enough, if I could be on the brink my entire life – that great sense of expectation and excitement without the disappointment – that would be the perfect state. – Cate Blanchett
If you age with somebody, you go through so many roles – youre lovers, friends, enemies, colleagues, strangers youre brother and sister. Thats what intimacy is, if youre with your soulmate. – Cate Blanchett
The arbitrary rule of a just and enlightened prince is always bad. His virtues are the most dangerous and the surest form of seduction: they lull a people imperceptibly into the habit of loving, respecting, and serving his successor, whoever that successor may be, no matter how wicked or stupid. – Denis Diderot