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Foundation Quote by Marilyn Monroe

“To put it bluntly, I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation. But I'm working on the foundation.” quote by Marilyn Monroe
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“To put it bluntly, I seem to have a whole superstructure with no foundation. But I'm working on the foundation.”

Marilyn Monroe

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vanity Fair, 1962

She acknowledges a lack of solid foundation but is actively building it.

In simple terms: Working on building a solid base.

Key Takeaway

Strengthen your foundations.

Themes

self‑improvement growth resilience foundation

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • education
  • relationship building
  • skill acquisition

Key Concepts

Personal development psychology self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What foundations are you strengthening?
  • What steps are you taking to solidify them?
A Different Perspective

Foundations take time and may be unstable.

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