Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren) (American Advice Columnist)

Pauline Phillips (1918–2013,) born Friedman, known by her pen name Abigail Van Buren, was an American advice columnist best known for Dear Abby, which she began in 1956. Her approachable and witty style made her a trusted voice, reaching millions of readers nationwide.

Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Phillips was the daughter of Jewish immigrants and grew up in an environment that valued intellectual curiosity. She attended the University of Washington but left before graduating to marry Morton Phillips in 1939, with whom she had two children. She started writing for local publications before creating Dear Abby, a column she wrote until 2002. She then passed the column to her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, but continued to contribute her advice for years.

Phillips authored several books, including Dear Abby: The Best of Abby (1980) and The Dear Abby Cookbook: Recipes by Abigail Van Buren (1982.)

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In Biblical times, a man could have as many wives as he could afford. Just like today.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Family

There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who walk into a room and say, “There you are” and those who say, “Here I am.”
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: People

Women who miscalculate are called mothers.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Mothers

It is almost impossible to throw dirt on someone without getting a little on yourself.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)

The less you talk, the more you’re listened to.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Listening

People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Fight, Fighting

The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can’t fight back.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Character

Then, there’s the modern mother-in-law. In her mid 40s, she is the compact car of her breed: efficient, trim, attractive and in harmony with her times. She’s pretty stiff competition for the plain young matron who’s overweight and under-financed. If there is going to be friction in this relationship, it could start from envy and resentment in the younger woman. But Father Time is on her side, even if Mother Nature played her a dirty trick.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Harmony

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Responsibility, Children, Parents

True, a little learning is a dangerous thing, but it still beats total ignorance.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Learning

Loneliness is the ultimate poverty.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Loneliness

If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Experience

Never give a golfer an ultimatum unless you’re prepared to lose.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Golf

If you want a place in the sun, you’ve got to put up with a few blisters.
—Pauline Phillips (Abigail van Buren)
Topics: Realistic Expectations, Acceptance

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