13 Classic Hollywood Quotes from Marilyn Monroe, Eartha Kitt, and More

When we’re looking for a little inspiration in our daily lives, it’s easy to turn to Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for a kind word, a pretty picture, or an encouraging quote to give us a boost. However, inspiration can be found everywhere...including a time before social media. For example, the women of classic Hollywood were talented as all get out and beautiful too, but they were also intelligent, witty, and wise. While some "quotes" have been wildly misattributed, their archived interviews often reveal insight that still endures today.

As such, we turned to those leading ladies, from Eartha Kitt to Mae West to Rita Moreno to Zsa Zsa Gabor, and compiled a list of some of their funniest, truest quotes (and shade!) to keep on hand whenever we need to channel that glamorous, powerful confidence.