Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992) was a German-American actress and singer.

Quotes

• Quotations: I love them because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognizedly wiser than oneself.
  • Marlene Dietrich's ABC (1962)

• Sex: In America an obsession. In other parts of the world a fact.
  • Marlene Dietrich's ABC (1962)

• Forgiveness: Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.
  • Marlene Dietrich's ABC (1962)

• Most women set out to try to change a man, and when they have changed him they do not like him. ^{[citation needed]}

• The legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them. ^{[citation needed]}

• There’s something about an American soldier you can’t explain. They’re so grateful for anything, even a film actress coming to see them. ^{[citation needed]}

• Jungs! Opfert euch nicht! Der krieg ist doch scheiße, Hitler ist ein idiot! (message in a pro-allied propaganda broadcast) Translation: Boy! Do not sacrifice yourself! The war is but shit, Hitler is an idiot!
  • Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legend [1]

• America took me into her bosom when there was no longer a country worthy of the name, but in my heart I am German – German in my soul. ^{[citation needed]}

• The Germans and I no longer speak the same language. ^{[citation needed]}

Quotes About Marlene Dietrich

• She is brave, beautiful, loyal, kind and generous ^{[citation needed]}
  • Ernest Hemingway, a dear friend
• Whoever knows her and has been able to experience her has experienced perfection itself. ^{[citation needed]}
  • Jean Cocteau, also a friend
• Marlene Dietrich is a professional – a professional actress, a professional dress designer, a professional cameraman. ^{[citation needed]}
  • Alfred Hitchcock, in jest