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!
- 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
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