"She's the kind of girl who climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong.

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He who hesitates is a damned fool.
More Mae West quotes
"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.
"Getting married is like trading in the adoration of many for the sarcasm of one.
"I wrote the story myself. It's about a girl who lost her reputation and never missed it.
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
"I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.
"Good sex is like good bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand.
"I see you're a man with ideals. I better be going before you've still got them.
"Goodness had nothing to do with it.