Quotes by Marilyn Monroe

I restore myself when I’m alone.

It’s far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone — so far.

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.

I myself would like to become more disciplined within my work.

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.

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.

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 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.