I'm real ambivalent about [working mothers]. Those of use who have been in the women's movement for a long time know that we've talked a good game of "go out and fulfill your dreams" and "be everything you were meant to be." But by the same token, we want daughters-in-law who are going to stay home and raise our grandchildren.
Erma BombeckMy son did not show signs of a money deficiency until he opened his small fist in the nursery and found it was empty.
Erma BombeckThe woman who says, 'My kids are all speaking to one another and they love us' is a psychopathic liar.
Erma BombeckMany people are intimidated by doctors. ... People also feel stupid when they don't understand what a doctor's talking about the first time around, so they don't ask again. And let's be honest here, people. English is not a doctor's first language.
Erma Bombeck