“No matter how many Christmas presents you give your child, there's always that terrible moment when he's opened the very last one. That's when he expects you to say, 'Oh yes, I almost forgot,' and take him out and show him the pony.”
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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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Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
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“In the theater, as in life, we prefer a villain with a sense of humor to a hero without one.”
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“We can never understand other people's motives, nor their furniture.”
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
“If only we could be old and sick while we're still young and healthy enough to put up with it!”
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Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin