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German actress known for her distinctive voice and sensual image. She starred in classic films such as 'The Blue Angel' and 'Shanghai Express', and became an international film star in the 1940s.

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“Judging by the vast amount of cookbooks printed and sold in the United States one would think the American woman a fanatical cook. She isn't.”

Thinking States United United States Judging Amount Cooking Cooks Printed American Woman Cookbook

Book:Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

Source: Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

“For women, beauty is more important than the mind, because the man is easier to watch than to think.”

Thinking Men Mind Important Watches He Man Easier Women Beauty

Author:Marlene Dietrich

“I do not think that we have a “right” to happiness. If happiness happens, say thanks.”

Ifs Thinking Happens Happiness Gratitude Appreciation Actresses Happy Singers Thanks Be Grateful Being Happy Thank You Thankful Being Thankful Famous Women Feeling Happy Amazing Woman

Author:Marlene Dietrich

“I was raised almost entirely on turnips and potatoes, but I think that the turnips had more to do with the effect than the potatoes.”

Thinking Women Effects Food Raised Memorable Potatoes Turnips

Book:Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

Source: Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

“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.”

Thinking Should Bigs Might Used Rooms Husband Kissing Paper Bird Angry Silent Edges Uncomfortable Good Times Chairs Papers Prey Exit Tiptoes Birds Of Prey

Book:Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

Source: Marlene Dietrich's ABC: Wit, Wisdom, & Recipes

“Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.”

Thinking Inspirational Friendship Secret Think Twice

Author:Marlene Dietrich

About the Author

Born: December 27, 1901
Died: May 6, 1992
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 97

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