It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from ‘Dear Abby’ instead of going to Mom and Dad.
ABIGAIL VAN BURENWhile forbidden fruit is said to taste sweeter, it usually spoils faster.
More Abigail Van Buren Quotes
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If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
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In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today.
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A church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
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How should they answer?
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There is no end to the undeserved misery and mischief it could create.
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You are what you are when nobody is looking.
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The lack of faith is not doubt. It is certainty.
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If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.
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True, a little learning is a dangerous thing, but it still beats total ignorance.
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It is totally unconscionable to subject defenseless animals to mutilation and death, just so a company can be the first to market a new shade of nail polish or a new, improved laundry detergent. It’s cruel, it’s brutal, it’s inhumane, and most people don’t want it.
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Kids grow up awfully fast these days,”she said. “You should try to have a good relationship with your kids, no matter what they do.
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Cruel words erode the self-esteem like the ocean eats away the shore.
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The purpose of life is to amount to something and have it make some difference that you lived at all.
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Many husbands today pitch in to help with household chores – it’s called partnership.
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Believing that the dream of freedom, brotherhood, and peace for all mankind will someday come true.
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