I freely chose the kind of life I led because I was convinced that a woman has as much right as a man to live the way she does if she does no actual harm to society.
Mae WestRead
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that in difficult situations, one may benefit from taking risks and trying new experiences, even if both options are undesirable.
Mae West's quote highlights the idea that in scenarios where one must make a choice between two negative options, choosing the unfamiliar can lead to unexpected outcomes and personal growth. It encourages embracing the unknown and the opportunities that may arise from trying something new, rather than sticking to familiar discomforts.
Themes
ChoicesRiskExperienceLifeGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech about embracing change.
More from Mae West
All quotes βKiss and make up-but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.
Mae WestRead
I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.
Mae WestRead
A girl in the convertible is worth five in the phone book.
Mae WestRead
Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else.
Mae WestRead
I only have 'yes' men around me. Who needs 'no' men?
Mae WestRead
Similar quotes
Que me voulez-vous?' said he in a growl of which the music was wholly confined to his chest and throat, for he kept his teeth clenched, and seemed registering to himself an inward vow that nothing earthly should wring from him a smile. My answer commenced uncompromisingly: - 'Monsieur,' I said, je veux l'impossible, des choses inouΓ―es.
Charlotte BronteRead
True abundance has nothing to do with what I am having, but everything to do with what I am being.
Neale Donald WalschRead
Receive wealth or prosperity without arrogance; and be ready to let it go.
Marcus AureliusRead
In my experience, the most staunchly held views are based on ignorance or accepted dogma, not carefully considered accumulations of facts. The more you expose the intricacies and realtities of the situation, the less clear-cut things become.
Mary RoachRead
Idling is important. Most people don't know how. They're afraid of it. This explains why they turn on the television set or pick up the newspaper. They think they have to be doing something.
Mortimer AdlerRead
Total relaxation is the ultimate. That's the moment when one becomes a buddha. That is the moment of realization, enlightenment, christ-consciousness. You cannot be totally relaxed right now. At the innermost core a tension will persist.
RajneeshRead