When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she'd just make enough for 16 and only serve half.

My husband will never chase another woman. He's too fine, too decent, too old.

I don't see what difference it makes what side it's [your bread] buttered on. I always eat both sides.

Gracie: "Don't give up, Blanche. Women don't do that. Look at Betsy Ross, Martha Washington-they didn't give up. Look at Nina Jones." Blanche Morton: "Nina Jones?" Gracie: "I've never heard of her either, because she gave up."

Education is worth a whole lot. Just think - with enough education and brains the average man would make a good lawyer - and so would the average lawyer.

My mind works so fast. When I think of something I say it. Lots of times I say it even before I think of it.

A young boy shouldn't be given up for hopeless just because he's lazy, surly, and good for nothing. Don't be discouraged by those things - maybe he's just trying to be like his daddy.