Better Quote by Mae West
“When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad I'm better.”
About This Quote
Source Film: 'She Done Him Wrong' (1933) and other performances
The speaker humorously claims that even at her worst she surpasses her best, playing on paradoxical self‑praise.
In simple terms: Even my bad is better than my good.
Key Takeaway
Embrace confidence with humor.
Themes
confidence
humor
paradox
Mood
playful
defiant
Type
celebratory
witty
When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- interviews
- social media posts
Key Concepts
Self‑deprecation
celebration of flaws
Questions to Reflect On
- When does playful self‑praise become harmful?
- How can humor mask insecurity?
A Different Perspective
Risks encouraging overconfidence or dismissing genuine self‑improvement.
