Sometimes I think I was more in control of my life years and years ago, and yet one should make progress; one should learn more every year and becomeโฆwell, if not happier, then calmer and more able to handle your problems. But Iโm not. Sometimes I just seem to make more problems for myself. I do. It makes me feel I havenโt grown up as much as I should have by now.
Marilyn MonroeI'm a failure as a woman. My men expect so much of me, because of the image they've made of me- and that I've made of myself- as a sex symbol. They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman's and I can't live up to it.
Marilyn MonroeEveryoneโs childhood plays itself out. No wonder no one knows the other or can completely understand. By this I donโt know if Iโm just giving up with this conclusion or resigning myself โ or maybe for the first time connecting with reality. How do we know the pain or anotherโs earlier years, let alone all that he drags with him since along the way at best a lot of leeway is needed for the other โ yet how much is unhealthy for one to bear. I think to love bravely is the best and accept โ as much as one can bear.
Marilyn Monroe