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“With fame, you know, you can read about yourself, somebody else's ideas about you, but what's important is how you feel about yourself - for survival and living day to day with what comes up.” quote by Marilyn Monroe
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“With fame, you know, you can read about yourself, somebody else's ideas about you, but what's important is how you feel about yourself - for survival and living day to day with what comes up.”

Marilyn Monroe

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1985 Vanity Fair, Marilyn Monroe

Understanding self‑esteem matters more than external validation; personal feelings guide daily survival.

In simple terms: Self‑esteem outweighs fame.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize inner confidence.

Themes

self‑esteem identity survival

Mood

reflective determined

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • career stress
  • relationship challenges
  • public scrutiny
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology self‑concept

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure your own worth?
  • What practices keep you grounded amid fame?
A Different Perspective

External praise can be fleeting and unreliable.

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