Mae West Quotes

A man has more character in his face at forty than at twenty--he has suffered longer. - Mae West

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him. - Mae West

A hard man is good to find. - Mae West

A girl in the convertible is worth five in the phone book. - Mae West

A dame that knows the ropes isn't likely to get tied up. - Mae West

[Per Alexander Pope (1734):] Vice is a monster of so frightful mien/As to be hated, needs but to be seen/But seen too oft, familiar with her face/We first endure, then pity, then embrace. ... I began as Snow White but I drifted. - Mae West

[Nov. 30-Dec. 10:] Dirty Blonde ... I made myself platinum, but I was born a dirty blonde. - Mae West

(During a trial in which she was accused of indecency on stage) Judge: 'Miss West, are you trying to show contempt for this court?' Mae West: 'On the contrary, your Honor, I was doin' my best to conceal it.' - Mae West

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