Marilyn Monroe's quotes have stood the test of time. While she's most remembered for her beauty and figure, her words also resonate, sticking in our heads and speaking to our hearts. Ahead, read quotes from Marilyn that have the power to make you smile and the wisdom to inspire you.

On Identity
"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are."

The beauty, the stardom... Have you ever wished that you were Marilyn Monroe? She herself would tell you to instead embrace your own identity.

On Solitude
"I restore myself when I'm alone."

In this Marilyn Monroe quote, she provides a reminder that alone time is good for the soul. It is good for your well-being to take time away from others.

On Fear
"Fear is stupid. So are regrets."

It can be hard to do big things, but you either have to face your fear for a short time or live your whole life with the regret of not doing what you really wanted to do.

On Companionship
"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."

It is good to have the kind of friend with whom you can comfortably sit in silence. There is a shared intimacy in stillness.

On Confidence
"I'm one of the world's most self-conscious people. I really have to struggle."

On days when you are feeling inferior to everyone else, recall this Marilyn Monroe quote. It will remind you that even a bombshell like Marilyn didn't always feel beautiful and talented.

On Being a Woman
"Beauty and femininity are ageless and can't be contrived, and glamor, although the manufacturers won't like this, cannot be manufactured. Not real glamor; it's based on femininity."

Marilyn knew the power of feminine charm. She was aware that much of her beauty came from the simple fact that she was a woman, and she embraced that.

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

If you ever have the chance for a moment in the spotlight, Marilyn would tell you to embrace it. But if your life is a quiet one, that's OK too. This Marilyn Monroe quote advises that fame is best in small doses and can quickly become a burden.

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

What does success look like to you? Rather than striving for riches and fame, set your sights on being the best version of yourself that you can be. That's how success is depicted in this Marilyn Monroe quote.

On Hope
"In spite of everything, life is not without hope."

Holding onto hope can help brighten any situation, even the hardest ones.

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