Marlene Dietrich quotes

Marlene Dietrich was a legendary German-American actress and singer, renowned for her glamorous style and captivating screen presence. Her performances in films such as "The Blue Angel" and her contributions during World War II made her an international icon. She remains an enduring symbol of elegance, independence, and artistic talent. Here are 58 of her quotes:

The average man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him than he is in a woman with beautiful legs.

Marlene Dietrich

It's so easy to be kind - you just need to imagine yourself in the other person's place before you start judging him.

Marlene Dietrich

Darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them.

Marlene Dietrich

Most women set out to try to change a man, and when they have changed him they do not like him.

Marlene Dietrich

Tenderness is greater proof of love than the most passionate of vows.

Marlene Dietrich

I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.

Marlene Dietrich

For women, beauty is more important than the mind, because the man is easier to watch than to think.

Marlene Dietrich

The Germans and I no longer speak the same language.

Marlene Dietrich

A country without bordellos is like a house without bathrooms.

Marlene Dietrich

The weak are more likely to make the strong weak than the strong are likely to make the weak strong.

Marlene Dietrich

America took me into her bosom when there was no longer a country worthy of the name, but in my heart I am German - German in my soul.

Marlene Dietrich

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long.

Marlene Dietrich

Without tenderness, a man is uninteresting.

Marlene Dietrich

There's something about an American soldier you can't explain. They're so grateful for anything, even a film actress coming to see them.

Marlene Dietrich

Glamour is what I sell, it's my stock in trade.

Marlene Dietrich

Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. In Argentina they throw themselves.

Marlene Dietrich

There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.

Marlene Dietrich

I am at heart a gentleman.

Marlene Dietrich

I never enjoyed working in a film.

Marlene Dietrich

Grumbling is the death of love.

Marlene Dietrich

Champagne makes you feel like it's Sunday and better days are just around the corner.

Marlene Dietrich

You can't live without illusions, even if you must fight for them.

Marlene Dietrich