Marilyn Monroe is one of American pop culture’s most iconic and widely recognized figures. Her blonde bombshell persona has made her a household name, even decades after her death. An emblem of the sexual revolution and self-love, she was a woman who knew herself. She knew what she wanted and who she was, and that confidence carried her through life. She’s been referenced in countless songs, TV shows, and movies since her passing, and her image has been re-appropriated by everyone, from Madonna to The Simpsons.
But let’s get one thing straight: Marilyn Monroe might have been the world’s most emblematic sex symbol, but she wasn’t just a pretty body. She was intelligent, funny, and witty! Despite all of this, plenty of people still don’t know about her life or career. If you’re one of them, or if you’re interested in learning more about this legendary star, you should read through her most famous sayings. Marilyn Monroe’s quotes on happiness and womanhood are no joke and hold a special place in popular culture that will stand the test of time.
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“To all the girls that think you’re fat because you’re not a size zero, you’re the beautiful one. It’s society who’s ugly.”
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#2
“The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.”
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#3
"I don’t forgive people because I’m weak, I forgive them because I am strong enough to know people make mistakes."
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#4
“Sometimes you just have to throw on a crown and remind them who they’re dealing with.”
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#5
"No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they’re pretty, even if they aren’t."
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#6
“I restore myself when I’m alone.”
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"It’s far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone — so far."
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#8
"It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on."
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#9
“Fame doesn’t fulfill you. It warms you a bit, but that warmth is temporary.”
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#10
"Dogs never bite me. Just humans."
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#11
“She was a girl who knew how to be happy even when she was sad. And that’s important—you know.”
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#12
"If you’re gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty."
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"A girl doesn’t need anyone that doesn’t need her."
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#14
"All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same."
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#15
"Always remember to smile and look up at what you got in life."
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#16
“A girl should be like a butterfly — pretty to see, hard to catch.”
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#17
"We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets."
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#18
"I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated."
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#19
"I think that sexuality is only attractive when it’s natural and spontaneous."
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#20
"I’m a failure as a woman. My men expect so much of me, because of the image they’ve made of me– and that I’ve made of myself– as a sex symbol. They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman’s and I can’t live up to it."
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