“The marriage of convenience has this to recommend it: we are better judges of convenience than we are of love.”
Quote by Mignon McLaughlin
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Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
Aperçus compiles a selection of aphorisms from the renowned author Mignon McLaughlin, offering a glimpse into her sharp wit and profound observations on life and human nature. more
Author
Mignon McLaughlin
Mignon McLaughlin was an American journalist and writer known for her unique sense of humor and profound insights into human nature. Her work often delves into the complexities of life, resonating with readers. more
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“A woman will do anything to keep a pretty figure, but hardly anything to get one.”
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“God and the devil lose to a common enemy: inertia.”
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“When you let money speak for you, it drowns out anything else you meant to say.”
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“A woman's mink coat represents the sacrifice of a lot of little animals, including her husband.”
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“As we are human, we can't do what we can't do; as we're neurotic, we can't do what we can.”
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“The neurotic circles ceaselessly above a fogged-in airport.”
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“I don't see that a single line can constitute a stanza, although it can constitute a whole poem.”