Mommy Wars Quotes & Sayings

Change in the societies at the very bottom must come predominantly from within; we cannot impose it on them. — Paul Collier

I had learned and written too much history not to know that the great masses always and at once respond to the force of gravity in the direction of the powers that be. I knew that the same voices which yelled "Heil Schuschnigg" today would thunder "Heil Hitler" tomorrow. — Stefan Zweig

Many introver- ted kids grow up to have excellent so- cial skills, although they tend to join groups in their own way - waiting a while before they plunge in, or particip- ating only for short periods. That's OK. Your child needs to acquire social skills and make friends, not turn into the most gregarious student in school. This doesn't mean that popularity isn't a lot of fun. You'll probably wish it for him, just as you might wish that he have good looks, a quick wit, or athletic tal- ent. But make sure you're not imposing your own longings, and remember that there are many paths to a satisfying life. — Susan Cain

There is only one kind of failure I cannot tolerate: the failure to risk failure. — Richard Marcinko

I have an expression I use as I've gone around the world through my career: 'You never tell another man or woman what's in their interest. They know their interest better than you know their interest.' — Joe Biden

Don't worry, even if you fall over! It's all right. You can just pick yourself up again!
When you fall over, make the most of the chance to look up and see the sky.
You will see the blue sky spreading endlessly above you and smiling down.
Aya, you are alive! — Aya Kito

New York is the true City of Light in any season. — Charles Kuralt

In college football brad, you know, when you make a first down, first downs that you have possession of aren't really that important because if you make a first down it stops the clock — Bob Griese

I love Polaroids and I have a Polaroid camera collection from the '50s. — Jennifer Jason Leigh

Caring about the welfare of children and shaming parents are mutually exclusive endeavors. — Brene Brown

How the hell did you get to the cloister and back so fast?"

"I have a moose."

"A moose."

"Yeah, you know, big deer looking thing, likes water... antlers, well, not this moose, Una's female."

"I want a moose," Brede mumbled. — Sally Courtnix

The Mommy Wars, as they stand today, serve as an effective check on the ambitions of the American mother. The phenomenon keeps women in a perpetual state of guilt, shame and inadequacy, and does so without involving anyone but wealthy white women. — Shannon Drury

People say men are interesting. They may be. But I shall never get well enough acquainted with any of them to find out. — L.M. Montgomery

It is not enough to be wise, one must be engaging. — Ninon De L'Enclos

I agree that mommy wars are not good for any mothers: that such wars are time and effort wasted. — Sandra Tsing Loh