Mae West Quotes about Love
Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.
I'm No Angel (motion picture) (1933). Nigel Rees, in his Quote ... Unquote Newsletter, has found this joke appearing earlier in the cartoon "Pop" in 1921: "woman: 'You say what you like, Pop! Marriage is a jolly good institution!' POP: 'Yes! But who wants to live in an institution?"
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Mae West (1959). “Goodness Had Nothing to Do with it: Autobiography”, Chelsea House
A man in love is like a clipped coupon - it's time to cash in.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Brains are an asset to the woman in love who's smart enough to hide 'em.
Mae West (1967). “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.
Mae West (1959). “Goodness Had Nothing to Do with it: Autobiography”, Chelsea House
Don't come crawlin' to a man for love-he likes to get a run for his money.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
A woman in love can't be reasonable - or she probably wouldn't be in love.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Don't marry a man to reform him - that's what reform schools are for.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”
Love is the only industry which can't operate on a five-day week.
Mae West (1967). “The wit and wisdom of Mae West”