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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
"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
"All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with white carpet is one of them."
Tags: Courage, Humor, Parenting, Children, Real life
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