Marilyn Monroe was one of the most iconic and quoted women of the 20th century. Her quotes remain a source of inspiration and provide insight into a complex woman who was more than her public persona. Here are some of her famous quotes translated into Dutch.
“I am selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.”
This quote emphasizes acceptance and self-awareness. It says a lot about Marilyn’s perspective on relationships and her own complexity.
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
This quote reflects on the nature of life and change. It is a statement of personal growth through the challenges and changes in life.
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
A plea for embracing our quirks and imperfections. This quote speaks to individuality and the importance of being your authentic self.
“A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none.”
A call to transcend self-imposed boundaries and limitations. It speaks of self-awareness and ambition.
“If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have gotten anywhere.”
An acknowledgment that success sometimes requires breaking rules, and that conformity is not always the way forward.
“If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.”
This quote places humor as one of the most powerful tools in relationships and human interaction.
“I don’t mind living in a man’s world as long as I can be a woman in it.”
A statement of her feminism and her desire to be authentic, regardless of the circumstances.
“The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.”
A more intimate, deeper understanding of what love and attraction can be, beyond the physical.
“A wise girl kisses but doesn’t love, listens but doesn’t believe, and leaves before she is left.”
This quote is about self-preservation and the complexity of relationships and human interaction.
“I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love.”
In this lies the vulnerability and complexity of Marilyn, a woman who is trying to find her way, just like everyone else.
“It’s far better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone—so far.”
A realistic view on relationships and the importance of self-love over an unhappy relationship.
“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
A wake-up call to live life to the fullest and not to waste time on negative emotions such as fear and regret.
These quotes reveal a profound, complex woman who struggled with her own insecurities while at the same time defying the conventions of her time. They show that Marilyn Monroe was more than just a pretty face; she was a thinker, a dreamer, and a woman trying to find her own way in a complex world.
