Phyllis McGinley

Nothing fails like success; nothing is so defeated as yesterday's triumphant Cause.

Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing, peace is the measure.

Gossip isn't scandal and it's not merely malicious. It's chatter about the human race by lovers of the same.

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.

I used to have nightmares when I was a little kid that I woke up prematurely and opened all the Christmas presents. And then I would be so relieved when I woke up and I realized that I hadn't done it.