Marilyn Monroe

Actress and Model American 1926 – 1962

Iconic Hollywood star known for comedic roles and glamorous persona.

415 quotes

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."
Beauty
"I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it."
Freedom
"The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead."
Love
"Fear is stupid. So are regrets."
Courage
"A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with a career on a cold night."
Relationships
"I believe that everything happens for a reason."
Faith
"Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way."
Success
"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, you don't deserve me at my best."
Relationships
"Just because I smile doesn't mean I'm happy all the time."
Truth
"I've been looking for ways to heal myself, and I've found that kindness is the best way."
Kindness
"The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up."
Freedom
"I want to be useful, to be good, to be meaningful in the world."
"Who said nights were for sleep?"
Adventure
"I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life."
Strength
"It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone."
Solitude
"I restore myself when I'm alone."
Peace
"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are."
Wisdom
"I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful."
Dreams
"The only thing that should be developed is kindness."
Kindness
"We should all start to live before we get too old."
Life
"Don't make me think of reasons to change my mind about you."
Relationships
"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world."
Power
"I think there is a point in every person's life when you get tired of being who everyone expects you to be."
Freedom
"Live as if you'll die tomorrow. Learn as if you'll live forever."
Education
"Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt, and bewildered."
Strength
"Dumb question get dumb answers."
Humor
"I have feelings too. I am still human."
Truth
"The sweetest thing a man can call a woman is her own name."
Love
"If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine."
Happiness
"I don't have time for superficial people."
Wisdom