Quotes By Marilyn Monroe

I am trying to find myself. Sometimes that's not easy.

Naturally, there are times when every woman likes to be flattered... to feel she is the most important thing in someone's world. Only a man can paint this picture.

I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time.

In spite of everything life is not without hope.

We are all born sexual creatures, thank God, but it's a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift.

A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world.

When it comes to gossip, I have to readily admit men are as guilty as women.

Dogs never bite me. Just humans.

Men who think that a woman's past love affairs lessen her love for them are usually stupid and weak.

If there is only one thing in my life that I am proud of, it's that I've never been a kept woman.

When you're young and healthy you can plan on Monday to commit suicide, and by Wednesday you're laughing again.

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.

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night.

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.

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

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

You're always running into people's unconscious.

I don't consider myself an intellectual. And this is not one of my aims. But I admire intellectual people.

I have always had a talent for irritating women since I was fourteen.