Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood icon

Modern influential 139 sayings

Sayings by Marilyn Monroe

I’m not a victim. I’m a survivor.

Unknown — Attributed, often cited in biographies and discussions of her resilience
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Fame is a fickle friend, Mr. Arthur. It will be here today and gone tomorrow, and all that will remain is the memory of what you once were.

1957 — From the film 'The Prince and the Showgirl' (1957), a line she delivered, but reflecting her own sen…
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I don't understand why people are so afraid of new ideas. I'm afraid of the old ones.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her progressive views
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I've been in love with a lot of men, but I've never been in love with a woman.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her sexuality
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I have no regrets. I've lived my life the way I wanted to.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her life choices
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I don't want to be alone. I want to be with someone who loves me.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her desire for love
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I'm not a sex symbol. I'm a human being.

Unknown — Interview, often cited in discussions of her public image vs. reality
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I don't think I'm beautiful. I think I'm interesting.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her self-perception
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I'm not a saint. I'm not a sinner. I'm a woman.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her complex persona
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I'm trying to find myself. Sometimes it's hard.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her personal struggles
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I'm not a dumb blonde. I'm a smart woman who plays dumb.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her intelligence
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I'm not afraid of anything. I'm just afraid of being alone.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her fear of loneliness
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I don't want to be famous. I just want to be happy.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her desire for happiness over fame
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I'm not perfect. I make mistakes. But I'm learning.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her self-awareness
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I believe that everything happens for a reason. Even the bad things.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her philosophy
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I'm not a victim of circumstances. I'm a product of them.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her resilience
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I'm not a failure. I'm a work in progress.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her self-improvement
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I'm not a quitter. I'm a fighter.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her determination
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I'm not a dreamer. I'm a realist.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her practical outlook
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I'm not a follower. I'm a leader.

Unknown — Attributed, often in discussions of her independence
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