Quotes by Marilyn Monroe

"It is a subtle truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience."

"It is a essential truth that let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky."

"It is a profound truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"In the depths of adversity, the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"It is a profound truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a enduring truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity."

"It is a subtle truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"It is a timeless truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."

"It is a subtle truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."

"It is a quiet truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a humble truth that wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a timeless truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone."

"It is a enduring truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat."

"Every sunset is a reminder that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a enduring truth that he who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"It is a unyielding truth that an idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the greatest battles are fought within."

"True wisdom begins when you realize a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle."

"I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot."

"When it comes to gossip, I have to readily admit men are as guilty as women."

"The truth is, I've never fooled anyone. I've let men sometimes fool themselves."

"Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives."

"It is a humble truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"It is a profound truth that vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a subtle truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"It is a radiant truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition."

"It is a quiet truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"It is a profound truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"It is a profound truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that an idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism."

"It is a subtle truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It is a essential truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"It is a subtle truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"It is a unyielding truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"It is a quiet truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that creativity is seeing what everyone has seen, but thinking what no one else thought."

"Black men don't like to be called 'boys,' but women accept being called 'girls.'"

"The fact is that I find more most men are more open, more generous, and much more stimulating than the majority of females I know."

"I once wanted to prove myself by being a great actress. Now I want to prove that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll be a great actress."

"What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can't I just be an ordinary woman?"

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The foundation of joy is every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To dream is to realize that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"To love truly means recognizing that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"A life well-lived is a testament that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest journey starts when the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"It is a quiet truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"Stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"We should all start to live before we get too old."

"A smart girl leaves before she is left."

"I am trying to find myself. Sometimes that's not easy."

"Marriage destroyed my relationship with two wonderful men."

"If there is only one thing in my life that I am proud of, it's that I've never been a kept woman."

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

"Sometimes I feel my whole life has been one big rejection."

"A woman knows by intuition, or instinct, what is best for herself."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the depths of adversity, the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"To love truly means recognizing that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"The real lover is the man who can thrill you just by touching your head or smiling into your eyes - or just by staring into space."

"Someday I want to have children and give them all the love I never had."

"I love a natural look in pictures."

"A woman can bring a new love to each man she loves, providing there are not too many."

"Before marriage, a girl has to make love to a man to hold him. After marriage, she has to hold him to make love to him."

"I guess I have always been deeply terrified to really be someone's wife since I know from life one cannot love another, ever, really."

"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."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a humble truth that to question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Never underestimate the power of every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"To question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"If you can make a girl laugh, you can make her do anything."

"What's the good of drawing in the next breath if all you do is let it out and draw in another?"

"If you spend your life competing with business men, what do you have? A bank account and ulcers!"

"I've always felt toward the slightest scene, even if all I had to do in a scene was just to come in and say, 'Hi,' that the people ought to get their money's worth and that this is an obligation of mine, to give them the best you can get from me."

"A woman can't be alone. She needs a man. A man and a woman support and strengthen each other. She just can't do it by herself."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"It is a unyielding truth that do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"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."

"I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time."

"I read poetry to save time."

"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."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"It is a profound truth that the test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"To dream is to realize that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"Sometimes I've been to a party where no one spoke to me for a whole evening. The men, frightened by their wives or sweeties, would give me a wide berth. And the ladies would gang up in a corner to discuss my dangerous character."

"Wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a quiet truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that the universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws."

"It is a humble truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others."

"It is a enduring truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"He who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"If a star or studio chief or any other great movie personages find themselves sitting among a lot of nobodies, they get frightened - as if somebody was trying to demote them."

"It is a radiant truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"It is a enduring truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat."

"Let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

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

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a timeless truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."

"I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood night, 'There must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me dreaming of being a movie star.' But I'm not going to worry about them. I'm dreaming the hardest."

"I am alone I am always alone no matter what."

"It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far."

"I restore myself when I'm alone."

"It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone."

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

"It is a profound truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the most profound truths are found in silence."

"To dream is to realize that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"The foundation of joy is the journey is far more important than the destination."

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."

"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."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."

"Bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Never underestimate the power of a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is a unyielding truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent."

"I have always had a talent for irritating women since I was fourteen."

"What good am I? I can't have kids. I can't cook. I've been divorced three times. Who would want me?"

"Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live."

"One of the best things that ever happened to me is that I'm a woman. That is the way all females should feel."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"There is a need for aloneness, which I don't think most people realise for an actor. It's almost having certain kinds of secrets for yourself that you'll let the whole world in on only for a moment, when you're acting. But everybody is always tugging at you. They'd all like sort of a chunk of you."

"The working men, I'll go by and they'll whistle. At first they whistle because they think, 'Oh, it's a girl. She's got blond hair and she's not out of shape,' and then they say, 'Gosh, it's Marilyn Monroe!'"

"Men who think that a woman's past love affairs lessen her love for them are usually stupid and weak."

"I think one of the basic reasons men make good friends is that they can make up their minds quickly."

"I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"It is a essential truth that beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest journey starts when the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"Beauty and femininity are ageless and can't be contrived, and glamour, although the manufacturers won't like this, cannot be manufactured. Not real glamour it's based on femininity."

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."

"The spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"Never underestimate the power of the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm 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."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the silence between the notes creates the music."

"An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Isaac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin?"

"It is a profound truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"There is just no comparison between having a dinner date with a man and staying home playing canasta with the girls."

"Some of my foster families used to send me to the movies to get me out of the house and there I'd sit all day and way into the night. Up in front, there with the screen so big, a little kid all alone, and I loved it. I loved anything that moved up there and I didn't miss anything that happened and there was no popcorn either."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Every sunset is a reminder that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"The paradox of freedom is that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"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 am invariably late for appointments - sometimes as much as two hours. I've tried to change my ways but the things that make me late are too strong, and too pleasing."

"A courageous heart knows that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A humble soul understands that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."

"There was my name up in lights. I said, 'God, somebody's made a mistake.' But there it was, in lights. And I sat there and said, 'Remember, you're not a star.' Yet there it was up in lights."

"A courageous heart knows that every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"It is a humble truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"Patience is a virtue because the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"Fear is stupid. So are regrets."

"Having a child, that's always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child."

"The foundation of joy is the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"Never underestimate the power of joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a radiant truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"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."

"I 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."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"An actress is not a machine, but they treat you like a machine. A money machine."

"I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful."

"The art of living is discovering that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A courageous heart knows that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Naturally, there are times when every woman likes to be flattered... to feel she is the most important thing in someone's world. Only a man can paint this picture."

"Every sunset is a reminder that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"It is a humble truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition."

"Girls shouldn't worry about being the equal of men in the business world."

"Men are so willing to respect anything that bores them."

"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."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"The 'public' scares me, but people I trust."

"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."

"I've found men are less likely to let petty things annoy them."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the true master is an eternal student."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the true master is an eternal student."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have made."

"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."

"Patience is a virtue because gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"Fame is like caviar, you know - it's good to have caviar but not when you have it at every meal."

"I think I have always had a little humor."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The paradox of freedom is that every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"A life well-lived is a testament that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"For a long time I was scared I'd find out I was like my mother."

"Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship."

"Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you'd never complete your life, would you? You'd never wholly know you."

"I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle."