Quotes from Marilyn Monroe

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

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.

I always have a full-length mirror next to the camera when I'm doing publicity stills. That way, I know how I look.

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

Depending upon my activities, I sleep between five and ten hours every night. I sleep in an extra-wide single bed, and I use only one heavy down comforter over me, summer or winter. I have never been able to wear pajamas or creepy nightgowns; they disturb my sleep.

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

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

Never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted.

If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.

The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space.

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.