Family Quote by Harper Lee

“She was not fat, but solid, and she chose protective garments that drew up her bosom to giddy heights, pinched in her waist, flared…

— Nelle Harper Lee

“seemed to her that such a one abdicated all claim to enjoy the fruits of those friendly relations with people of good position which…

— Marcel Proust

“For their was no finer family than the one you had chosen yourself.”

— M.A. Kuzniar

“The people too seemed diminished. Her favourite aunt was still her favourite, of course, but whereas she had always been impressed by the wisdom…

— Alexander McCall Smith

“She was a lovely woman, fitted both by nature and education to be an ornament to society and her family.”

— Rebecca Shannonhouse

“Aunts are to be a pattern and example to all aunts; to be a delight to boys (and girls) and a comfort to their…

— Dave Isay

“My mother said Aunt Pauline meant kindly but had standars, which were all very well for those that could afford them.”

— Margaret Atwood

“She liked to be in the thick of things and did not delegate easily, except where domestic chores were concerned.”

— Mary Allsebrook

“Don't come near the flat!' 'But it's my own flat.' 'I can't help that. Aunt Isabel doesn't like you. She asked me what you…

— PG Wodehouse

“She knew one of the great family truths, that aunts always help, whilr moms always think it would be good for you if you…

— Jane Smiley

“She was simple, not being able to adorn herself, but she was unhappy, as one out of her class; for women belong to no…

— Guy de Maupassant

“Alexandra drew her shawl closer about her and stood leaning against the frame of the mill, looking at the stars which glittered so keenly…

— Willa Cather