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Criminal mind Quote by Marilyn Monroe

“If fame goes by, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.” quote by Marilyn Monroe
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“If fame goes by, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.”

Marilyn Monroe

About This Quote

Source Film: Some Like It Hot, 1959

Fame is fleeting and unreliable, yet experiencing it is part of life without defining it.

In simple terms: Fame is temporary; don't let it define you.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy fame but stay grounded.

Themes

fame transience identity humility self-awareness

Mood

reflective balanced

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • acting career
  • public appearances
  • media interviews
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

celebrity culture impermanence self-concept

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay true to yourself amid praise?
  • What lasting values guide you beyond fame?
A Different Perspective

Fame can distract from deeper values and responsibilities.

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