Fear is born in uncertainty and nourished by pessimism.

So, if you have a grandma, thank the good Lord above, and give your grandmamma hugs and kisses, for grandmothers are to love.

Don't worry whether or not I am now happy. Today is only chapter one, we have yet to write a book.

Your mother calls and says she hasn't seen you for a long time. The first year: You invite her for a week. You give her your room, and you both sleep on the lumpy studio couch. The fifth year: Your mother sleeps on the lumpy studio couch. The tenth year: You send the children to mother.

Don't get so involved in the duties of your life and your children that you forget the pleasure. Remember why you had children.

It was only long after the ceremony that we learned why we got married in the first place.

If you can't add to the discussion, don't subtract by talking.