Feeling Quote by Marilyn Monroe
“I used to get the feeling, and sometimes I still get it, that I was fooling somebody-I don't know who or what-maybe myself. I have feelings some days when there are scenes with a lot of responsiblity, and I'll wish, gee, if only I would have been a cleaning woman.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1950s Magazine
She feels she may be deceiving herself, yearning for simpler, less responsible roles despite fame.
In simple terms: She sometimes wishes for a modest, low‑pressure job.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address underlying self‑deception.
Themes
self‑image
responsibility
identity
illusion
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
self‑awareness
role conflict
psychological stress
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “cleaning woman” symbolize for you?
- How can you reconcile fame with personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing simplicity may ignore real challenges of such work.
