Culture and Lifestyle Activities and Entertainment TV and Movies 25 Colorful Quotes From Steel Magnolias By Nellah Bailey McGough Nellah Bailey McGough Nellah McGough runs the day-to-day operations in the Southern Living Birmingham office, responds to reader questions and comments, manages freelancer contracts, and invoices. She is also the co-host (with Steve Bender) of Ask Grumpy Podcast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 1, 2024 Close 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. 36 All-Time Best Dolly Parton Quotes To Live By 01 of 26 On Patience Graphic by Betsy Lovell —M'Lynn 02 of 26 On Men Graphic by Betsy Lovell —M'Lynn 03 of 26 On Hair Color Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 04 of 26 On Beauty Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 05 of 26 On Hair Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 06 of 26 On Fashion Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 07 of 26 On Backhanded Compliment Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 08 of 26 On Aging Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 09 of 26 On Smiling Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 10 of 26 On Crying Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Truvy 11 of 26 On Space Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 12 of 26 On Growing Old Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 13 of 26 On Mood Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 14 of 26 On Town Gossip Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Ouiser 15 of 26 Colorful Quotes From Steel Magnolias 16 of 26 On Hair Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 17 of 26 On Marriage Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 18 of 26 On Love Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Shelby 19 of 26 On Football Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 20 of 26 On Charm Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 21 of 26 On Accessorizing Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 22 of 26 On Gossip Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 23 of 26 On Friendhship Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 24 of 26 On Handwriting Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Clairee 25 of 26 On Recipes Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Annelle 26 of 26 On Trust Graphic by Betsy Lovell —Annalle Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit