Dear Abby

Advice Columnist American 1918 – 2013

Pioneering advice columnist Pauline Phillips with syndicated column.

386 quotes

"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline and success."
Strength
"The greatest wealth is good health."
Health
"Bad advice is free, which is exactly what it's worth."
Wisdom
"Love is not about possession; it's about appreciation."
Love
"Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing."
Courage
"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success."
Creativity
"What other people think of you is none of your business."
Freedom
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough."
Gratitude
"The best revenge is being happy."
Happiness
"You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs."
Change
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Education
"Talent is a dreadfully cheap commodity in this country."
Knowledge
"The person who says it is impossible should not interrupt the person doing it."
Inspiration
"Opportunities are like sunrises—if you wait too long, you miss them."
Time
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Philosophy
"Your body keeps score of what your mind refuses to process."
Health
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"Love doesn't hurt; lies do."
Truth
"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."
Wisdom
"You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with."
Solitude
"Hard work never killed anybody, but why take the chance?"
Humor
"The best gift you can give someone is your time."
Time
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Progress is impossible without change."
Change
"The only constant in life is change itself."
Change
"Patience is not the ability to wait—it's the attitude while waiting."
Patience
"True strength lies in vulnerability."
Strength
"A problem shared is a problem halved."
Relationships
"The best apology is changed behavior."
Kindness
"Life is too short to hold grudges."
Life