Mae West Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Mae West quotes, Mae West sayings, and Mae West proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet. Mae West
Between two evils, I generally like to pick the one I never tried before. Mae West
Too many girls follow the line of least resistance, but a good line is hard to resist. Mae West
You know, it was a toss up whether I go in for diamonds or sing in the choir. The choir lost. Mae West
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else. Mae West
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Mae West
Your real security is yourself. You know you can do it and they can't ever take that way from you. Mae West
Women are as old as they feel - and men are old when they lose their feelings. Mae West
He's the kind of man who picks his friends—to pieces. Mae West
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond. Mae West
Don't let a man put anything over on you except an umbrella. Mae West
There are no good girls gone wrong - just bad girls found out. Mae West
A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up. Mae West
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. Mae West
Don’t marry a man to reform him—that’s what reform schools are for. Mae West
Love conquers all things--expect poverty and toothache. Mae West
I never loved another person the way I loved myself. Mae West
All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else. Mae West
He’s the kind of man a woman would have to marry to get rid of. Mae West
I go for two kinds of men. The kind with muscles and the kind without. Mae West
When it comes to finances, remember that there are no withholding taxes on the wages of sin. Mae West
To err is human—but it feels divine. Mae West
Men are all alike except the one you've met who's different. Mae West
I don't like myself, I'm crazy about myself. Mae West
“Marriage is a fine institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.” Mae West
When you get the personality, you don't need the nudity. Mae West