Marlene Dietrich Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marlene Dietrich.

Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer, born on December 27, 1901, in Berlin, Germany. She gained international fame for her glamorous and androgynous persona, captivating audiences with her deep voice, elegant style, and seductive presence.

Dietrich's acting career started in the German film industry during the 1920s. She received critical acclaim for her roles in movies such as "The Blue Angel" (1930) and "Morocco" (1930), which earned her an Academy Award nomination. With her success in Hollywood, Dietrich became one of the highest-paid actresses of the era.

During World War II, Dietrich actively fought against the Nazi regime. She renounced her German citizenship and became an American citizen, using her celebrity status to sell war bonds and entertain Allied troops. Her strong support for America continued beyond the war, with her performances in various USO tours throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

Throughout her career, Dietrich showcased her singing talent in both English and German. She recorded various albums, including popular songs like "Falling in Love Again" and "Lili Marleen."

Marlene Dietrich's impact on popular culture is immeasurable. She challenged traditional gender roles and norms, inspiring future generations of artists and performers. Dietrich's unique blend of sensuality, sophistication, and political activism continues to influence and inspire audiences today. She passed away on May 6, 1992, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as one of Hollywood's most iconic and beloved stars.

Courage and grace are a formidable mixture. The only place t

Courage and grace are a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is in the bullring.

Marlene Dietrich


Until they come to see us from their planet, I wait patientl

Until they come to see us from their planet, I wait patiently. I hear them saying: Don't call us, we'll call you.

Marlene Dietrich


Grumbling is the death of love.

Grumbling is the death of love.

Marlene Dietrich

Death

Superstitions are habits rather than beliefs.

Superstitions are habits rather than beliefs.

Marlene Dietrich

Superstition

I never enjoyed working in a film.

I never enjoyed working in a film.

Marlene Dietrich

Movies

Most women set out to try to change a man, and when they hav

Most women set out to try to change a man, and when they have changed him they do not like him.

Marlene Dietrich

Change

I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, n

I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.

Marlene Dietrich

Men

It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.

It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.

Marlene Dietrich

Friendship

I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one m

I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.

Marlene Dietrich

Love

There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal

There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.

Marlene Dietrich

Wealth

A man would prefer to come home to an unmade bed and a happy

A man would prefer to come home to an unmade bed and a happy woman than to a neatly made bed and an angry woman.

Marlene Dietrich

Marriage

Do let him read the papers. But not while you accusingly tip

Do let him read the papers. But not while you accusingly tiptoe around the room, or perch much like a silent bird of prey on the edge of your most uncomfortable chair. (He will read them anyway, and he should read them, so let him choose his own good time.) Don't make a big exit. Just go. But kiss him quickly, before you go, otherwise he might think you are angry; he is used to suspecting he is doing something wrong.

Marlene Dietrich

Marriage

Courage and grace is a formidable mixture. The only place to

Courage and grace is a formidable mixture. The only place to see it is the bullring.

Marlene Dietrich

Hunting

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compa

To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long.

Marlene Dietrich

Men & Women

A new kind of award has been added -- the deathbed award. It

A new kind of award has been added -- the deathbed award. It is not an award of any kind. Either the recipient has not acted at all, or was not nominated, or did not win the award the last few times around. It is intended to relieve the guilty conscience of the Academy members and save face in front of the public. The Academy has the horrible taste to have a star, choking with emotion, present this deathbed award so that there can be no doubt in anybody's mind why the award is so hurriedly given. Lucky is the actor who is too sick to watch the proceedings on television.

Marlene Dietrich

Recognition

The weak are more likely to make the strong weak than the st

The weak are more likely to make the strong weak than the strong are likely to make the weak strong.

Marlene Dietrich

Weakness

Gentleman. A man who buys two of the same morning paper from

Gentleman. A man who buys two of the same morning paper from the doorman of his favorite nightclub when he leaves with his girl.

Marlene Dietrich

Gentlemen

Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his s

Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.

Marlene Dietrich

Forgiveness

Sex. In America an obsession. In other parts of the world a

Sex. In America an obsession. In other parts of the world a fact.

Marlene Dietrich

Sex

When you're dead, you're dead. That's it.

When you're dead, you're dead. That's it.

Marlene Dietrich

Death