Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what ... - Marilyn Monroe

This quote is attributed to Marilyn Monroe.

"Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get."

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Actress and Model American 1926–1962

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"I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better."

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

"A wise girl kisses but never tells."

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

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"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

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