Mignon McLaughlin
Mignon McLaughlin
Mignon McLaughlinwas an American journalist and author. In the 1950s, she began publishing aphorisms that were later collected in three books, entitled, The Neurotic’s Notebook, The Second Neurotic’s Notebook and The Complete Neurotic’s Notebook. She is known for a number of quotes, among them:...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth6 June 1913
CountryUnited States of America
iron links three
There are three iron links in the neurotic's chain: unloving, unlovable, unloved.
track enemy minutes
The neurotic keeps minute track of his enemies; it is only his friends he is careless about.
philosophy wine action
We come late, if at all, to wine and philosophy: whiskey and action are easier.
psychology electrical units
There are now electrical appliances with the main unit so sealed in that it cannot be got at for repair. There have always been human beings like that.
religious thinking giving
My religious position: I think that God could do a lot better, and I'm willing to give Him the chance.
women struggle winning
With men, as with women, the main struggle is between vanity and comfort; but with men, comfort often wins.
husband women laughing
If your husband expects you to laugh, do so; if he expects you to cry, don't; if you don't know what he expects, what are you doing married?
women water waiting
Women polish the silver and water the plants and wait to be really needed.
hate women looks
Women go to beauty parlors for the unmussed look men hate.
enthusiasm vices virtue
Without enthusiasm, virtue functions not at all, and vice only poorly.
years society year-one
With each passing year, one has less to say, and knows better how to say it.
religion balance church
In church, sacred music would make believers of us all — but preachers can be counted on to restore the balance.
night silence
We wake in the night, to stereophonic silence.
fall men enjoy
A productive marriage requires falling in enjoy numerous occasions, usually with the identical man or woman.