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Phyllis McGinley was an American author known for her humorous and warm-hearted prose. Her works often revolve around the theme of daily life, winning widespread acclaim for their unique perspective and profound insight.

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Famous Phyllis McGinley Quotes

“Aunts are discreet, a little shy / By instinct. They forbear to pry.”

Littles Instinct Shy Aunt Discreet Aunts And Uncles

Author:Phyllis McGinley

“For little boys are rancorous When robbed of any myth, And spiteful and cantankerous To all their kin and kith. But little girls can draw conclusions And profit from their lost illusions.”

Children Littles Girl Lost Boys Draws Illusion Profit Myth Conclusion Little Boys Spiteful

Book:A Short Walk from the Station

Source: A Short Walk from the Station

“The knowingness of little girls, is hidden underneath their curls.”

Littles Girl Mom Daughter Self Knowledge Curls Baby Girl Mom And Daughter

Book:A Short Walk from the Station

Source: A Short Walk from the Station

“The human animal needs a freedom seldom mentioned, freedom from intrusion. He needs a little privacy as much as he wants understanding or vitamins or exercise or praise.”

Want Needs Humans Littles Understanding Animal Exercise Praise Privacy Want U Vitamins Intrusion Human Animal

Book:The province of the heart

Source: The province of the heart

About the Author

Born: March 21, 1905
Died: February 22, 1978
Known for: Author
Quotes: 106

Books & Sources

The province of the heartRelated source material

Sixpence in Her ShoeRelated source material

A Short Walk from the StationRelated source material

Birds, beasts, and relativesRelated source material

Stones from a glass house: new poems by Phyllis McGinleyRelated source material

Wonders and surprises: a collection of poemsRelated source material

On the contraryRelated source material

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