# Audrey Hepburn quote urges patience before life’s rewards 2026-08-15T13:01:23+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Economic Times features a quote attributed to Audrey Hepburn: “There is one difference between a long life and a great dinner; in the dinner, the sweet things come last.” The article presents it as a reminder that meaningful achievements, wisdom and fulfilment often take time. It contrasts patience with today’s demand for instant results and encourages readers to value difficult periods rather than rush their progress. The report links Hepburn’s outlook to her childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, Hollywood career and later work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. It says she became known for films including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady and Sabrina. Hepburn died in Switzerland in 1993, aged 63. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Audrey Hepburn, Roman Holiday, UNICEF Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/audrey-hepburn-quote-urges-patience-before-lifes-rewards/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/audrey-hepburn-quote-urges-patience-before-lifes-rewards/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.