Ruth Westheimer quotes

Ruth Westheimer is a German-American sex therapist, media personality, and author, widely known as "Dr. Ruth." Her candid and approachable discussions about sex educated and empowered generations of Americans. She continues to be a pioneering voice in sexual health and communication. Here are 72 of her quotes:

A lesson taught with humor is a lesson retained. (Ruth Westheimer)

Remember, attraction is only one part of a relationship. Loyalty, commitment, responsibility and maturity make up the rest.

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I love being Dr. Ruth, so I have never thought of retiring.

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It is impossible to deny that people in power face more temptations than ordinary citizens.

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Because of my experience with the Holocaust, I don't like to lose friends.

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When it comes to sex, the most important six inches are the ones between the ears.

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My favorite animal is the turtle. The reason is that in order for the turtle to move, it has to stick its neck out.

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Boredom is the biggest problem. The same position. Same day of the week. It becomes boring when you don't bring any added flowers home.

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People like me have to stay away from politics.

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I'm never embarrassed to say, 'I don't know.'

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I lived, while 1 1/2 million Jewish children died. So I have an obligation to repair the world. (Ruth Westheimer)

Hugh Hefner was instrumental in my career, you know, by promoting the free-speech movement. People forget that about him.

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I don't want people to be lonely. I would like them to find partners.

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I don't have scientifically validated data, but once two people have found each other and found interest in each other, my hypothesis would be that the relationship has a good chance of being successful.

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I was one of the first ones to participate in fundraisers for AIDS.

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I'm all for any place, any way, any media that can help people connect with somebody and not be lonely.

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I tell people with children still in the house to go out once a week and talk about anything but the children. Otherwise, once you are an empty nester you might have nothing to talk about.

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I have the habit of always saying thank you to police and guards who watch us.

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Many of the girls who were in the orphanage with me became either nurses or social workers.

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Never to forget the Holocaust was not only against Jews. It was mostly against Jews but it was also against homosexuals, gypsies and, let's not forget, people with disability.

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There will always be issues where an abortion is necessary. (Ruth Westheimer)

I use humor to educate.

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Planned Parenthood is a very important part of my professional life.

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I'm a Zionist who believes that every person has to have a country of their own.

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Travel has always been one of the best ways to make new memories and reconnect with your loved ones.

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Ruth Westheimer

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Occupation: American Celebrity
Born: June 4, 1928
Died: July 12, 2024
Quotes count: 72

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