My work is the only ground I've ever had to stand on. To put it bluntly, I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation, but I'm working on the foundation.
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Marilyn Monroe
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About Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "Blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by her death in 1962.
Read on Wikipedia → Find books by Marilyn MonroeI myself would like to become more disciplined within my work.
My work is the only ground I've ever had to stand on. I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation but I'm working on the foundation.
Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition.
Black men don't like to be called 'boys,' but women accept being called 'girls.'
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.
When it comes to gossip, I have to readily admit men are as guilty as women.
I have always had a talent for irritating women since I was fourteen.
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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 don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.
The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves.
The 'public' scares me, but people I trust.
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.
For a long time I was scared I'd find out I was like my mother.
I read poetry to save time.
I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time.
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.
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.
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.
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 unfa…
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.
Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?
Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.
Marriage destroyed my relationship with two wonderful men.
I read poetry to save time.