You only live once, but if you do it right, once is… — Mae West | Printable Wall Art

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

Words by Mae West (1893-1980) — Actress and playwright known for her wit.

About this quote

This saying suggests that the quality of a life matters far more than its duration. Living fully involves seizing opportunities, making bold choices, and remaining true to oneself. When a person embraces every day with purpose, courage, and enthusiasm, they will feel complete, leaving no room for regret about the single life they have been given.

The line is widely attributed to the American actress and playwright Mae West, who was celebrated for her sharp wit and independent lifestyle. It captured her fearless attitude towards life and became a famous twentieth-century maxim.

People often hang this print in a hallway or home office to inspire daily confidence and purposeful living.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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