Fanny Fern Quotes

Columnist

Fanny Fern, born Sarah Josepha Hale, was a prominent American columnist in the 19th century. Known for her humor and insightful social commentary, she made significant contributions to the status of women in literature and public discourse.

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Famous Fanny Fern Quotes

“I am convinced that there are times in everybody's experience when there is so much to be done, that the only way to do it is to sit down and do nothing.”

Way Done Time Down And Convinced

Book:Folly as It Flies

Source: Folly as It Flies

“O, girls! set your affections on cats, poodles, parrots or lap-dogs; but let matrimony alone. It's the hardest way on earth to getting a living.”

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Book:Ruth Hall and Other Writings

Source: Ruth Hall and Other Writings

“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”

Source: Ruth Hall and Other Writings

About the Author

Born: July 9, 1811
Died: October 10, 1872
Known for: Columnist
Quotes: 49

Books & Sources

Folly as It FliesRelated source material

FRESH LEAVESRelated source material

Ginger-SnapsRelated source material

Caper-sauce: A Volume of Chit-chat about Men, Women, and ThingsRelated source material

Ruth Hall: A Domestic Tale of the Present TimeRelated source material

Ruth Hall and Other WritingsRelated source material

Fanny Fern [pseud.]: A Memorial Volume. Containing Her Select Writings and a MemoirRelated source material

Fern leaves from Fanny's port-folioRelated source material

Shadows and SunbeamsRelated source material

Fern Leaves from Fanny's Port-folio: Second SeriesRelated source material

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