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
christmas children giving
No matter how many Christmas presents you give your child, there's always that terrible moment when he's opened the very last one. That's when he expects you to say, 'Oh yes, I almost forgot,' and take him out and show him the pony.
children asks knows
Even in the same family, one child will always instinctively know when to ask for things, and another won't.
children adults natural
There are children born to be children, and others who must mark time till they can take their natural places as adults.
children parent failing
When their children fail to charm others, few parents can stay neutral.
children trying enough
It's easy enough to get along with a loved and loving child - at least till you try to get him to do something.
children parent faults
If you see in your children most of your own faults, you have failed as a parent, but succeeded as a neurotic.
children our-children
It must infuriate our children to see us always so much more forbearing with everybody else's.
dog children home
Hot dogs always seem better out than at home; so do French-fried potatoes; so do your children.
sports children fun
Women gather together to wear silly hats, eat dainty food, and forget how unresponsive their husbands are. Men gather to talk sports, eat heavy food, and forget how demanding their wives are. Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.
growing-up children knowing
Every American child should grow up knowing a second language, preferably English.
children writing night
There's only one person who needs a glass of water oftener than a small child tucked in for the night, and that's a writer sitting down to write.
children rude manners
Says the rude child: "No, I won't do it." Says the courteous grown-up: "Yes, I won't do it.
fun children real
Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.
children parent monsters
A parent who has never apologized to his children is a monster. If he's always apologizing, his children are monsters.