106 Quotes By Marilyn Monroe


Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature.
Marilyn Monroe on nature

I read poetry to save time.
Marilyn Monroe on poetry

Marriage destroyed my relationship with two wonderful men.
Marilyn Monroe on relationship

Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.
Marilyn Monroe on respect

Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?
Marilyn Monroe on respect

I have noticed... that men usually leave married women alone and are inclined to treat all wives with respect. This is no great credit to married women.
Marilyn Monroe on respect

I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners.
Marilyn Monroe on society

If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.
Marilyn Monroe on sports

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.
Marilyn Monroe on strength

Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.
Marilyn Monroe on success

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

I read poetry to save time.
Marilyn Monroe on time

For a long time I was scared I'd find out I was like my mother.
Marilyn Monroe on time

Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman.
Marilyn Monroe on time

The 'public' scares me, but people I trust.
Marilyn Monroe on trust

The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves.
Marilyn Monroe on truth

I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.
Marilyn Monroe on women

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.
Marilyn Monroe on women

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

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