Marilyn Monroe quotes

Marilyn Monroe was an iconic American actress, singer, and model, famous for her beauty and screen presence. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she became a symbol of glamour and popular culture. She remains one of the most enduring legends in Hollywood history. Here are 310 of her quotes:

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far. (Marilyn Monroe)
If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything. View quote
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I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot. View quote
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A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night. View quote
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Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives. View quote
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First, I'm trying to prove to myself that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll convince myself that I'm an actress. View quote
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Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul. View quote
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Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you. View quote
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A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesnt believe, and leaves before she is left. View quote
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Sex is part of nature. I go along with nature. View quote
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I don't care about money, I just want to be wonderful. (Marilyn Monroe)
Before marriage, a girl has to make love to a man to hold him. After marriage, she has to hold him to make love to him. View quote
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I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love. View quote
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Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. View quote
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An actress is not a machine, but they treat you like a machine. A money machine. View quote
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I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one... View quote
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I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. View quote
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I know I will never be happy, but I know I can be gay! View quote
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I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it. View quote
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Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. View quote
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The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream. (Marilyn Monroe)
The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up. View quote
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I have too many fantasies to be a housewife.... I guess I am a fantasy. View quote
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No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't. View quote
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Everyone's a star and deserves the right to twinkle. View quote
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Marilyn Monroe

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: June 1, 1926
Died: August 4, 1962
Quotes count: 310
Wikipedia: Marilyn Monroe

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