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Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) was an American actress, model, and cultural icon known for her comedic performances in films like *Some Like It Hot* and *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes*. Beyond her glamorous image, Monroe was a thoughtful and complex figure whose candid observations about fame, beauty, love, and resilience continue to captivate generations.

“The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Men

All Quotes by Marilyn Monroe

“I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm 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.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Best

“I think I have always had a little humor.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Humor

“It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Alone

“Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Experience

“One of the best things that ever happened to me is that I'm a woman. That is the way all females should feel.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Best

“A man has a tendency to accept you the way you are, while most women immediately start to pick flaws and want to change you.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Change

“An actress is not a machine, but they treat you like a machine. A money machine.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Money

“I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Freedom

“Marriage destroyed my relationship with two wonderful men.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Marriage

“I restore myself when I'm alone.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Alone

“I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Good

“I've found men are less likely to let petty things annoy them.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Men

“Someday I want to have children and give them all the love I never had.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Love

“I love a natural look in pictures.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Love

“Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Good

“Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you'd never complete your life, would you? You'd never wholly know you.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Age

“The fact is that I find more most men are more open, more generous, and much more stimulating than the majority of females I know.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Men

“I read poetry to save time.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Poetry

“A woman knows by intuition, or instinct, what is best for herself.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Best

“I once wanted to prove myself by being a great actress. Now I want to prove that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll be a great actress.”

— Marilyn Monroe

Great