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98 Marilyn Monroe's Powerful Quotes To Take You Through Tough Times

Famous As: American Actress Who Became One of the Most Popular Sex Symbols of the 1950s and Early 1960s
Born On: June 1, 1926
Died On: August 4, 1962
Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died At Age: 36

Marilyn Monroe had an enigmatic persona along with her ever-growing sex appeal and sensuality. With her beauty and style, she went on to develop a major cult following in the pop culture. She was ranked amongst the “100 Most Significant American of all time” by the Smithsonian Institute. She revolted against female being looked as an object and brought about the sensitive aspects of being a female. Marilyn Monroe was against the prevailing biases in society in favor of men, and the notions developed in the society due to their mannerism. She was always vocal about subjects such as feminism, beauty, life and happiness. We have collected her notable quotes from her movies, interviews, speeches and observations. Her quotes show that Marilyn had a thing or two to say about life, love, society, men, women, and how to be happy. Here are our collection of Marilyn quotes that give the best insight into how she thought.

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.

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.

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Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Marilyn Monroe
If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.

If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.

Marilyn Monroe
A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.

A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.

Marilyn Monroe
The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

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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.

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.

Marilyn Monroe
If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.

If you're gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty.

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It's far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone — so far.

It's far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone — so far.

Marilyn Monroe
When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

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We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.

We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.

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She was a girl who knew how to be happy even when she was sad. And that’s important—you know

She was a girl who knew how to be happy even when she was sad. And that’s important—you know

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All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't.

All little girls should be told they are pretty, even if they aren't.

Marilyn Monroe
It's not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.

It's not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.

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Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.

Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.

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I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it.

I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it.

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The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

Marilyn Monroe
Who said nights were for sleep?

Who said nights were for sleep?

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You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself.

You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself.

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All we demanded was our right to twinkle.

All we demanded was our right to twinkle.

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It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.

It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.

Marilyn Monroe
Dogs never bite me. Just humans.

Dogs never bite me. Just humans.

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If I'd observed all the rules I'd never have got anywhere.

If I'd observed all the rules I'd never have got anywhere.

Marilyn Monroe
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.

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.

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Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.

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I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made.

I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made.

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Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together

Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together

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I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!

Marilyn Monroe
All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same.

All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same.

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I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one.

I don't mind making jokes, but I don't want to look like one.

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Sex is part of nature. I go along with nature.

Sex is part of nature. I go along with nature.

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