Marilyn Monroe

Fame will go by and, so long, I’ve had you, fame. If it goes by, I’ve always known it was fickle. So at least it’s something I experience, but that’s not where I live.

Marilyn Monroe

First, I’m trying to prove to myself that I’m a person. Then maybe I’ll convince myself that I’m an actress.

Marilyn Monroe

For a long time I was scared I’d find out I was like my mother.

Marilyn Monroe

For life: it is rather a determination not to be overwhelmed. For work: the truth can only be recalled, never invented.

Marilyn Monroe

Frankly, I’ve never considered my own figure so exceptional; until quite recently, I seldom gave it any thought at all

Marilyn Monroe

Friends accept you the way you are.

Marilyn Monroe

Gee, I never thought I had an effect on people until I was in Korea.

Marilyn Monroe

Girls shouldn’t worry about being the equal of men in the business world.

Marilyn Monroe

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.

Marilyn Monroe

Happiness is not in money, but in shopping.

Marilyn Monroe