Mae West quotes

Don’t keep a man guessing too long – he’s sure to find the answer somewhere else. - Mae West
- Mae West

Good sex is like good bridge. If you do not have a good partner, you would better have a good hand.
- Mae West

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
- Mae West

There are no good girls gone wrong - just bad girls found out.
- Mae West

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
- Mae West

Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from.
- Mae West

When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.
- Mae West

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.
- Mae West

I'm single because I was born that way.
- Mae West

I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing.
- Mae West

Ladies who play with fire must remember that smoke gets in their eyes.
- Mae West

Don't cry for a man who's left you--the next one may fall for your smile.
- Mae West

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

It's not the men in your life that matters, it's the life in your men.
- Mae West

Marriage is a fine institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.
- Mae West

All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else.
- Mae West

Sex is an emotion in motion.
- Mae West

Cultivate your curves - they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided.
- Mae West

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.
- Mae West

I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.
- Mae West

It is better to be looked over than overlooked.
- Mae West