Ann Landers Quotes - Page 6

Find comfort in the knowledge that no imitator ever comes off as well as the original.

I advise keeping four feet on the floor and all hands on deck.

Maintaining self-respect in the face of a devastating experience is of prime importance.

I don't believe that you have to be a cow to know what milk is.

I made up my mind when I was 15 years old that I would never smoke or drink. I have kept that pledge to myself, and it was one of the smartest decisions I ever made.

guilt is a pollutant and we don't need any more of it in the world.

Class is considerate of others. It knows that good manners is nothing more than a series of petty sacrifices.

Wake up and smell the coffee.

One of the characteristics of the young is "I want it now."

It means being able to resist the urge for immediate gratification and opt for the course of action that will pay off later.

Women who are devoted to causes, such as overpopulation and the underprivileged [sic], are much less interested in fashion than, let's say, those who lunch at La Grenouille and Le Cirque.

In recent years, there have been reports of people with twisted minds putting razor blades and poison in taffy apples and Halloween candy. It is no longer safe to let your child eat treats that come from strangers.

Maturity is the ability to harness your abilities and your energies and do more than is expected. The mature person refuses to settle for mediocrity. He/she would rather aim high and miss the mark than low-and make it.