“Brains are an asset to the woman in love who's smart enough to hide 'em.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
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Famous Mae West Quotes
“Love is the only industry which can't operate on a five-day week.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“A woman in love can't be reasonable - or she probably wouldn't be in love.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
Source: Goodness Had Nothing to Do with it: Autobiography
“Love isn't an emotion or an instinct - it's an art.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“Don't marry a man to reform him - that's what reform schools are for.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“I have found men who didn't know how to kiss. I've always found time to teach them.”
Source: Goodness Had Nothing to Do with it: Autobiography
“A man in love is like a clipped coupon - it's time to cash in.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West
“Don't come crawlin' to a man for love-he likes to get a run for his money.”
Source: The wit and wisdom of Mae West