Travel 25 Colorful Quotes from Steel Magnolias By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 18, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Everett Collection Steel Magnolias is filled with many things: friendship, love, and laughter. Something else it isn't short on? Quotable moments. We've gathered 25 of our favorite quotes from the film that brought the South its (unofficial) signature color. It has been over 30 years since the movie premiered and it still has a major impact with fans. Thanks to M'Lynn, Truvy, Shelby, Ouiser, Clairee, and Annelle we will always have great one-liners. 01 of 26 "If he's trying to drive me crazy it's too late." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —M'Lynn 02 of 26 "I find it amusing. Men are supposed to be made out of steel or something." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —M'Lynn 03 of 26 "I can usually spot a bottle job at 20 paces." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 04 of 26 "It takes some effort to look like this." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 05 of 26 "I don't trust anybody that does their own hair. I don't think it's normal." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 06 of 26 "I haven't left the house without lycra on these thighs since I was 14." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 07 of 26 "The nicest thing I can say about her is all her tattoos are spelled correctly." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 08 of 26 "Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it's marchin' across your face." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 09 of 26 "Smile—it increases your face value." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 10 of 26 "I have a strict policy that nobody cries alone in my presence." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 11 of 26 "Ugh. Leave me alone." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 12 of 26 "Don't try to get on my good side...I no longer have one." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 13 of 26 "I'm not crazy...I've just been in a very bad mood for 40 years." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 14 of 26 "There, my secret is out. I am having an affair with a Mercedes Benz." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 15 of 26 Colorful Quotes From Steel Magnolias 16 of 26 "You can't screw up her hair. You just tease it and make it look like a brown football helmet." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 17 of 26 "I just like the idea of growing old with somebody." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 18 of 26 "I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 19 of 26 "I really do love football, but it is hard to parlay that into a reason to live." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 20 of 26 "I'm just too colorful for words." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 21 of 26 "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 22 of 26 "If you can't say anything nice about anybody, come sit by me." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 23 of 26 "You know I love you more than my luggage." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 24 of 26 "You have the handwriting of a serial killer." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 25 of 26 "It's in the 'freezes beautifully' section of my cookbook." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Annelle 26 of 26 "I didn't know if you would hire someone who may or may not be married to someone who might be a dangerous criminal." Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Annalle Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit