Attributed to Monroe on social media, but this quote was actually said by Clara Bow.
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A sex symbol is a heavy load to carry when one is tired, hurt and bewildered.
— Marilyn Monroe
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A sex symbol is a heavy load to carry when one is tired, hurt and bewildered." in the context of "Attributed to Monroe on social media, but this quote was actually said by Clara Bow." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Marilyn Monroe" (Misattributed: Many social media and self-help books images tend to misattribute quotes to Marilyn Monroe.)
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About Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; 1 June 1926 – 5 August 1962) was an American actress, singer and model.
About Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; 1 June 1926 – 5 August 1962) was an American actress, singer and model.
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