Quotes by Marilyn Monroe

Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature.

I read poetry to save time.

Marriage destroyed my relationship with two wonderful men.

Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.