If you have to do it every day, for God's sake learn to do it well. Mignon McLaughlin More Quotes by Mignon McLaughlin More Quotes From Mignon McLaughlin Acedia is not in every dictionary; just in every heart. Mignon McLaughlin dictionarymankindheart They threaten me with lung cancer, and still I smoke and smoke. If they'd only threaten me with hard work, I might stop. Mignon McLaughlin cancerhard-worksmoking To smoke or not to smoke: I can make of either a life-work. Mignon McLaughlin cigarette-smokei-cansmoking Spring, summer, and fall fill us with hope; winter alone reminds us of the human condition. Mignon McLaughlin summerspringfall Spiritual sloth, or acedia, was known as The Sin of the Middle Ages. It's the sin of my middle age, too. Mignon McLaughlin slothspiritualage Desire creates havoc when it is the only thing between two people, or when it is what's missing. Mignon McLaughlin lovetwopeople We are all born brave, trusting and greedy, and most of us remain greedy. Mignon McLaughlin trustliteraturebravery If it came true, it wasn't much of a dream. Mignon McLaughlin inspirationgoaldream People are like birds: on the wing, all beautiful; up close, all beady little eyes. Mignon McLaughlin eyewingsbeautiful If you must reread old love letters, better pick a room without mirrors. Mignon McLaughlin mirrorslettersrooms Many are saved from sin by being so inept at it. Mignon McLaughlin sinmemorablereligion Every American child should grow up knowing a second language, preferably English. Mignon McLaughlin growing-upknowingchildren An old racetrack joke reminds you that your program contains all the winners' names. I stare at my typewriter keys with the same thought. Mignon McLaughlin typewriterskeyswriting It's wonderful to watch pretty women with character grow beautiful. Mignon McLaughlin feministbeautifulcharacter Many things can make you miserable for weeks; few can bring you a whole day of happiness. Mignon McLaughlin miserableweekhappiness After the chills and fever of love, how nice is the 98.6 degrees of marriage. Mignon McLaughlin marriagenicecouple Minor vices lead to major ones, but minor virtues stay put. Mignon McLaughlin ethicsvicesintegrity It's impossible to be loyal to your family, your friends, your country, and your principles, all at the same time. Mignon McLaughlin politicalintegritycountry Men never know how tired they are till their wives sit them down for a nice long talk. Mignon McLaughlin marriageinspirationalfunny What we love about love is the fever, which marriage puts to bed and cures. Mignon McLaughlin marriagewittyfunny
