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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer, famous for her性感 image and film roles. Born on June 1, 1926, she passed away on August 5, 1962. Although her film career was brief, Marilyn Monroe's performances in films such as 'The Seven Year Itch', 'Some Like It Hot', and 'Rear Window' have earned her widespread acclaim. more

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“The key to the trap is, of course, education. The feminine mystique has made higher education for women seem suspect, unnecessary and even dangerous. But I think that education, and only education, has saved, and can continue to save, American women from the greater dangers of the feminine mystique.”

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“I've also learned that you don't always get to pick the people with whom you travel the journey. You sometimes may think you do, but don't be deceived. And the corollary of that - and this was my real lesson - is that you start to realize that you can love even the people you don't like and must love and help everyone.”

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