People are like tea bags; you never know how strong they'll be until they're in hot water. In times of trouble, you not only discover what you truly believe but whether or not you can act on your beliefs.

whoever said progress was a positive thing has never been to Florida or California.

Mother believed in enjoying herself. Aunt Mimi believed in enjoying herself, then feeling guilty about it.

If you're afraid to die, you're afraid to live. You can't have one without the other.

If the world were a logical place, men would ride side saddle.

Gossip is irresponsible communication. Irresponsible because it is at the expense of another person who is not there to defend herself. Irresponsible because it is not constructive: it helps no one, least of all the person being gossiped about.

Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.