Southern Quotes by Deborah Ford

9 Southern quotes by Deborah Ford

Deborah Ford’s nine reflections on the South pack a lot of flavor into a small set. You’ll find her voice turning familiar Southern scenes into vivid, personal observations—perfect for a quick dive into her perspective.

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“ Men are important to Southern girls, but they don’t define us. ”

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“ When a Southern woman has nothing else, she still has her manners. ”

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“ Southern girls have more fun…than should be allowed! ”

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“Ask any man you meet: there is just something about a Southern girl. If she’s a Southern girl with attitude and talent,…

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“The first thing outsiders notice about Southerners is the way we talk. In fact, if it wasn’t for our speech, some people…

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“ Southerners don’t need instruments, they just use what they’ve got, like… Cigar boxes Tin cans Washboards ‘Shine jugs Spoons Hair combs…

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“ “The biggest myth about Southern women is that we are frail types--fainting on our sofas…nobody where I grew up ever acted…

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“ Physically and socially, Florida has its own North and South, but its northern area is strictly Southern and its southern area…

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“We aren’t slow in the South; we just savor our moments. Southerners can sit on a porch all afternoon trying to guess…

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“Grits Glossary blues \’blüz\ n: nothing but a good man singing about hardship, sorrow, and the things he’s done wrong--but sake’s alive, they make…

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“ “In the South, football is confused with religion, chivalry, the Civil War, and women.” -Diane Roberts, The Quotable South ”

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“ A Grits girl treated without TLC may end up a PMS…a Precious Moody Southerner! ”

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“ If the sweet lilt of a soft Southern accent isn’t music to the ears, we just don’t know what is. Music isn’t just…

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“ Redneck Rules of Etiquette • To avoid bruising wine as you decant it, make sure to tilt the paper cup. • Your centerpiece…

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“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #13: If anyone tries to tell you a Southern girl shouldn’t drink, just tell them the truth: we don’t drink,…

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“Grits Pearl of Wisdom #39: It’s been said that love makes the world go round. That may be true, but friendship keeps the world…

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“If you’re single and you’re not having the greatest fun of your life, it’s high time to reassess your priorities. It may be hard…

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“ “The biggest myth about Southern women is that we are frail types--fainting on our sofas…nobody where I grew up ever acted like that.…

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“Grits Glossary hillbilly \’hil-,bi-lē\ n: a derogatory term that refers to people living in the next county or town; alternate forms include redneck, cracker,…

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