Phyllis McGinley Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Gossip isn't scandal and it's not merely malicious. It's chatter about the human race by lovers of the same.”

“Nothing fails like success; nothing is so defeated as yesterday's triumphant Cause.”

“When blithe to argument I come, Though armed with facts, and merry, May Providence protect me from The fool as adversary, Whose mind to him a kingdom is Where reason lacks dominion, Who calls conviction prejudice And prejudice opinion.”

“In Australia, not reading poetry is the national pastime.”

“Sisters are always drying their hair. Locked into rooms, alone, they pose at the mirror, shoulders bare, trying this way and that their hair, or fly importunate down the stair to answer the telephone.”