5 Love + Life Lessons from Diane Keaton (A Goddess Who Never Fit the Mold)

Dear Goddess,

When I heard that Diane Keaton — beloved Hollywood icon, bold trailblazer, and unapologetic original — had passed, I was stunned.

She’s always been one of my favorite women to watch because she lived free, loved wildly, and never tried to squeeze herself into anyone’s expectations. A goddess through and through.

We need women like that now more than ever.

If you’ve ever felt “different,” dreamed bigger than what others could understand, or craved a kind of love and life that doesn’t fit the rules — I see you, Goddess.

This week, let’s let Diane Keaton take the wheel. Below are five of her quotes that hold powerful lessons for love, confidence, and living life fully.

1. “There is great value in being fearless. For too much of my life, I was too afraid, too frightened by it all. That fear is one of my biggest regrets.”

Diana’s take:
When fear shows up, honor it — but don’t let it lead. The moments that terrify us often carry the keys to our next expansion. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the decision to move anyway toward what sets your soul on fire.

2. “Don’t give up on yourself. So you make a mistake here and there; you do too much or you do too little. Just have fun. Smile. And keep putting on lipstick.”

Diana’s take:
Perfection is overrated. Play, flirt with life, forgive yourself fast, and wear the lipstick that makes you feel magnetic. Self-acceptance will always be sexier than perfection.

3. “I don’t think that because I’m not married it’s made my life any less. That old maid myth is garbage.”

Diana’s take:
Your worth isn’t defined by your relationship status. Marriage or not, you are whole. You decide what happiness and fulfillment look like for you. No label can give you that power — or take it away.

4. “It’s the journey that counts, not the arrival.”

Diana’s take:
Every chapter teaches you something sacred. When you stop rushing to “arrive,” you notice how much you’ve already grown. The Goddess celebrates progress, not perfection.

5. “I used to listen to Judy Garland all the time… But I started to realize that if you keep singing songs of being victimized by love over and over and over again, it can’t help but have a profound effect on your life.”

Diana’s take:
Energy is contagious. Whatever you repeat — in words, music, or thought — becomes your reality. Feed your spirit with stories of empowered love, not wounded love. Surround yourself with what uplifts your heart and watch your world change.

Which one of these speaks to you the most today?
I’d love to hear — hit reply and share with me.

With love and courage,
Diana

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