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Marjorie Hillis Quotes

Remember that nothing is so damaging to self-esteem as waiting for a telephone or door-bell that doesn't ring.

Remember that nothing is so damaging to self-esteem as waiting for a telephone or door-bell that doesn't ring.

Marjorie Hillis
Self Esteem, Doors, Waiting
Marjorie Hillis (2012). “Live Alone And Like It”, p.11, Hachette UK

Never, never, never let yourself feel that anybody ought to do anything for you. Once you become a duty you also become a nuisance.

Marjorie Hillis
Nuisance, Entitlement, Duty

It is a regrettable, but undeniable, fact that the most delightful people are seldom big money-makers.

Marjorie Hillis
People, Facts, Makers
Marjorie Hillis (2011). “Orchids On Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You Have”, p.34, Hachette UK

there are hundreds who don't know the difference between a cleansing cream and an emollient - which to our minds is practically the same as being illiterate.

Marjorie Hillis
Differences, Mind, Cosmetics

One of the most popular narcotics to ease the pain of economy is cherishing the belief that better days are ahead. This is both efficacious and commendable, but it sometimes turns out to be a habit-forming drug. ... Things to which you look forward too long are almost invariably disappointing when you get them, and you might die first anyway.

Marjorie Hillis
Pain, Long, Expectations

There's still another problem which puzzles a lot of people - whether or not a baby will come within the budget. Our sentimental advice is to have one anyway, if you want one and have been through the marriage ceremony. The people who wait till they can afford a baby seldom have one at all except by surprise.

Marjorie Hillis
Baby, People, Waiting
Marjorie Hillis (2011). “Orchids On Your Budget: Or Live Smartly on What You Have”, p.37, Hachette UK

It is a curious fact that personal possessions take on fictitious values and exceptional charms when the owner, no matter how generous, is faced with giving them away or even selling them (which usually amounts to the same thing).

Marjorie Hillis
Giving, Matter, Facts

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