Attributed to Monroe in self-help books and on social media, this quotation is of unknown origin and date.
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I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
— Marilyn Monroe
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." in the context of "Attributed to Monroe in self-help books and on social media, this quotation is of unknown origin and date." 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.)
The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app
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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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