“How can a man marry wisely in his twenties? The girl he's going to wind up wanting hasn't even been born.”
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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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Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
“There's nothing wrong with most men's egos that the kowtowing of a headwaiter can't cure.”
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
“Women are the right age for just a few years; men, for most of their lives.”
Source: Aperçus: The Aphorisms of Mignon McLaughlin
“Men lose more conquests by their own awkwardness than by any virtue in the woman.”
“A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position.”
“Men are foolish to expect us to revere them, when, in the end, they amount to almost nothing.”
“A man is nothing but breath and shadow.”
Source: Sophocles: Fragments
“Men don't want anything they get too easy. But on the other hand, men lose interest quickly.”
Source: A Streetcar Named Desire