I used to hurt so badly that I'd ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That's the way I see it.

No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light hand, and a large heart.

Who said it first? We don't know, but very often we find the same ideas attributed to two different people. All we can do is give you both. . . . The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Beer drinking doesn't do half the harm of lovemaking.

You never know what a fool you can be till life gives you the chance.

We are often jealous of our little secrets, though to another ear they generally convey neither profit nor entertainment.

A happy marriage is still the greatest treasure within the gift of fortune.