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Erma Bombeck Quotes

Biography: Erma Bombeck was known for her humorous newspaper columns about suburb... more Biography: Erma Bombeck was known for her humorous newspaper columns about suburban home life. She captured the struggles and joys of everyday housework and family matters with wit and satire, making her a beloved figure in American literature. Bombeck authored several best-selling books and was a regular on TV talk shows. less

"There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt."

Tags: Humor, Emotions, Human experience, Pain, Comedy

"In two decades I've lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet."

Tags: Humor, Persistence, Struggle, Fitness, Self-deprecation

"God created man, but I could do better."

Tags: Human nature, Ethics, Morality, Ego, Creation

"Dreams have only one owner at a time. That's why dreamers are lonely."

Tags: Individuality, Introspection, Self-reflection, Dreams, Solitude

"When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway."

Tags: Wisdom, Relationships, Life lessons, Humor, Communication

"There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child."

Tags: Nostalgia, Loss, Childhood, Sadness, Innocence

"It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else."

Tags: Inspiration, Courage, Authenticity, Trust, Dreams

"If you can’t make it better, you can laugh at it. "

Tags: Resilience, Mindset, Positivity, Perspective, Humor

"Never have more children than you have car windows."

Tags: Humor, Family, Life advice, Parenting, Lifestyle

"Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving."

Tags: Personal growth, Mental health, Life lessons, Psychology, Self-reflection

"The grass is always greener over the septic tank."

Tags: Perspective, Contentment, Irony, Judgment, Skepticism

"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the 'Titanic' who waved off the dessert cart."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Life lessons, Humor

"My theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch on fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?"

Tags: Humor, Life philosophy, Priorities, Minimalism, Household

"Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died."

Tags: Humor, Trust, Advice, Health, Observation

"Housework, if you do it right, will kill you."

Tags: Humor, Work-life balance, Sarcasm, Exhaustion, Domestic life

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