Marilyn Monroe

Actress and Model American 1926 – 1962

Iconic Hollywood star known for comedic roles and glamorous persona.

415 quotes

"A wise girl kisses but never tells."
Wisdom
"The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up."
Freedom
"I restore myself when I'm alone."
Solitude
"Fear is stupid. So are regrets."
Courage
"I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it."
"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius."
Beauty
"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world."
"I want to grow old without facelifts."
"Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry."
"I don't want to be a joke anymore."
"We are all of us stars and we deserve to twinkle."
"I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood landscape, that the most important thing is to have security now."
"It's nice to have diamonds, but friends are more precious."
Friendship
"A career is born in public talent may be decided in a heartbeat when millions watch you fail."
"Success makes so many people hate you."
Success
"I'm selfish, impatient and insecure but I want you to know that's okay."
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
"I believe that everything happens for a reason."
Faith
"The most important thing for a woman is to feel beautiful."
"I don't believe in playing it safe when it comes to love."
Love
"Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it."
Motivation
"I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose."
"Lying is like a two-faced coin."
Truth
"A man makes a woman a lady; a woman makes a man a gentleman."
Relationships
"I want to belong to someone who would love me forever."
Love
"Sometimes, being kind is more important than being right."
Kindness
"In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo."
"It's all make believe isn't it?"
Philosophy
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but I prefer the friendship itself."
Friendship
"I try to give myself permission to do things."
Freedom