Hugh Hefner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Hugh Hefner.

Hugh Hefner was an American businessman, magazine publisher, and cultural icon, known for his creation of Playboy magazine and his influential role in the sexual revolution of the 1960s. Born on April 9, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, Hefner grew up in a conservative family but developed a progressive mindset during his time in the Army. In 1953, he founded Playboy magazine, featuring Marilyn Monroe on its inaugural cover, which rapidly gained popularity and became a symbol of sexual liberation.

Hefner's magazine was not only known for its provocative images but also for its articles on culture, politics, and lifestyle. He challenged societal norms and contributed to the mainstream acceptance of sexuality and the liberation of women. Hefner created the Playboy brand, expanding into various ventures including nightclubs, casinos, and the iconic Playboy Mansion, his lavish residence in Los Angeles.

Throughout his career, Hefner faced both praise and criticism for his controversial ideas. While celebrated by some as a champion of free speech and individual freedom, others criticized him for the objectification of women. Hefner passed away on September 27, 2017, leaving behind a complex legacy that continues to shape discussions on sexuality, feminism, and the role of media in society.

Life is too short to be living somebody else's dream.

Life is too short to be living somebody else's dream.

The notion of the single man began in the 1950's. The idea o

The notion of the single man began in the 1950's. The idea of the bachelor as a separate life was new and obscure.

Life Man

The major civilizing force in the world is not religion, it

The major civilizing force in the world is not religion, it is sex.

Religion

If you let society and your peers define who you are, you're

If you let society and your peers define who you are, you're the less for it.

Society

I was very influenced by the musicals and romantic comedies

I was very influenced by the musicals and romantic comedies of the 1930s. I admired Gene Harlow and such, which probably explains why, since the end of my marriage, I've dated nothing but a succession of blondes.

Marriage

I am in very good health. I've never felt better.

I am in very good health. I've never felt better.

Health

My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very goo

My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very good people, with high moral standards - but very repressed. There was no hugging and kissing in my home.

Home

In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined a sweeter li

In my wildest dreams, I could not have imagined a sweeter life.

Dreams

The difference between Marilyn Monroe and the early Pamela A

The difference between Marilyn Monroe and the early Pamela Anderson is not that great. What's amazing is that the taste of American men and international tastes in terms of beauty have essentially stayed the same. Styles change, but our view of beauty stays the same.

Amazing

I'm very comfortable with the nature of life and death, and

I'm very comfortable with the nature of life and death, and that we come to an end. What's most difficult to imagine is that those dreams and early yearnings and desires of childhood and adolescence will also disappear. But who knows? Maybe you become part of the eternal whatever.

Death

I always say now that I'm in my blonde years. Because since

I always say now that I'm in my blonde years. Because since the end of my marriage, all of my girlfriends have been blonde.

Dating