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.
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I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously implies a lack of concern for dieting, prioritizing wealth and luxury over health.
Mae West's quote cleverly juxtaposes the concept of dieting, often associated with health, with the glamorous idea of diamonds, which symbolize wealth and status. By stating that the only carrots of interest are the ones found in a diamond, she suggests that she values material wealth over dietary concerns, using humor to convey a carefree attitude towards food and health norms.
Themes
DietHumorWealthCarrotsDiamonds
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a lighthearted conversation about dieting at a dinner party.
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