It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can’t speak for my twin sister.
ABIGAIL VAN BURENIf you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money.
More Abigail Van Buren Quotes
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Maturity is the ability to do a job whether you’re supervised or not; finish a job once it’s started; carry money without spending it; and the ability to bear an injustice without wanting to get even.
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Religion, like water, may be free, but when they pipe it to you, you’ve got to help pay for the piping. And the piper.
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Psychotherapy, unlike castor oil, which will work no matter how you get it down, is useless when forced on an uncooperative patient.
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If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.
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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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Many husbands today pitch in to help with household chores – it’s called partnership.
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Some People are more turned on by money than they are by love. In one respect they’re alike. They’re both wonderful as long as they last.
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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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Never advise anyone to go to war or to get married.
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There is no end to the undeserved misery and mischief it could create.
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A church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
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Believing that the dream of freedom, brotherhood, and peace for all mankind will someday come true.
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Kissing power is stronger than will power: Girls need to “prove their love” like a moose needs a hat rack.
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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.
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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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