Mother Quotes by Liz Smith

What you become is what counts.

— Liz Smith

Gossip is just news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress.

— Liz Smith

No matter who you are or what you plan to do in life, learn to type!

— Liz Smith

Do not join encounter groups. If you enjoy being made to feel inadequate, call your mother.

— Liz Smith

To deny we need and want power is to deny that we hope to be effective.

— Liz Smith

The marriage didn't work out but the separation is great.

— Liz Smith

All weddings, except those with shotguns in evidence, are wonderful.

— Liz Smith

Gossip is news running ahead of itself in a red satin dress.

— Liz Smith

You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do.

— Liz Smith

One of the best parts of growing older? You can flirt all you like since you've become harmless.

— Liz Smith

Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.

— Liz Smith

Gays are not liberated yet. Their struggle is just beginning in an American culture that is still essentially fearful about homosexuality. But some mothers…

— Liz Smith