I like a man who’s good, but not too good – for the good die young, and I hate a dead one.
MAE WESTWhen choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.
More Mae West Quotes
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I wrote the story myself. It’s about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it.
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You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
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Cultivate your curves – they may be dangerous but they won’t be avoided.
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A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up.
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Don’t marry a man to reform him – that’s what reform schools are for.
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When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.
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Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
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A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him.
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Your real security is yourself. You know you can do it, and they can’t ever take that away from you.
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Everything’s in the mind. That’s where it all starts. Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it.
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Don’t keep a man guessing too long – he’s sure to find the answer somewhere else
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It takes two to get one in trouble.
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I always say, keep a diary and someday it’ll keep you.
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Love isn’t an emotion or an instinct – it’s an art.
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It’s not the men in your life that matters, it’s the life in your men.
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