Quotes by Marlene Dietrich

“Gentleman. A man who buys two of the same morning paper from the doorman of his favorite nightclub when he leaves with his girl.”

“Theres something about an American soldier you cant explain. Theyre so grateful for anything, even a film actress coming to see them.”

“America took me into her bosom when there was no longer a country worthy of the name, but in my heart I am German--German in my soul.”

“I was so happy! ... We would simply read and sleep, be tender ... God, how I loved this man!”

“I want to be alone.”

“I was raised almost entirely on turnips and potatoes, but I think that the turnips had more to do with the effect than the potatoes.”

“They want you to bring out your intestines.”

“I never enjoyed working in a film.”

“The Germans and I no longer speak the same language.”

“Actress, singer, reluctant political heroine and 20th century icon”

“The weak are more likely to make the strong weak than the strong are likely to make the weak strong.”

“It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.”

“Fashion is all about eventually becoming naked”

“Do let him read the papers. But not while you accusingly tiptoe around the room, or perch much like a silent bird of prey on the edge of your most uncomfortable chair. (He will read them anyway, and he should read them, so let him choose his own good time.) Dont make a big exit. Just go. But kiss him quickly, before you go, otherwise he might think you are angry; he is used to suspecting he is doing something wrong.”

I do not think we have a right to happiness. If happiness happens, say thanks.

I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.

Courage and grace is a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is the bullring.

Sex: In America an obsession. In other parts of the world a fact.

Logic is the key to an all-inclusive spiritual well-being.

Once a woman has forgiven a man she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.