"Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered"
- Marilyn Monroe
About this Quote
Marilyn Monroe was a popular sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s, and this quote talks to the problem of that role. She acknowledges that being a sex symbol is a heavy load to bring, and that it can be especially challenging when one is tired, hurt, and confused. This recommends that Monroe knew the pressure and expectations that featured her fame, and that she was frequently overwhelmed by them. Monroe's quote also suggests that she was not constantly able to live up to the expectations of her fans, which she was typically exhausted and emotionally drained pipes by the demands of her fame. This quote acts as a pointer of the toll that popularity can handle an individual, and of the importance of self-care and self-compassion.
This quote is written / told by Marilyn Monroe between June 1, 1926 and August 5, 1962. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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