“We work for praise, and dawdle once we have it.”
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
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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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“So long as God reveals Himself, or doesn't, He is behaving like God.”
“If there is something you must do and you cannot do it, you cannot do anything else.”
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
Source: The Business of Life
“People will disapprove of you if you're unhappy, or if you're happy in The Wrong Way.”
“Every creature stalks some other, catches it, and is caught.”
“Luck: when your burst of energy doesn't run afoul of someone else's.”
“Many who would not take the last cookie would take the last lifeboat.”
“Says the rude child: "No, I won't do it." Says the courteous grown-up: "Yes, I won't do it.”
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
“For people who live on expectations, to face up to their realization is something of an ordeal.”
Source: The Death Of The Heart