Curses

Famous quotes containing the word curses:

“Nothing, neither acceptance nor prohibition, will induce a child to stop swearing overnight. Teach your child respect for himself and others, that profanity can hurt, offend, and disgust, and you’ll be doing the best you can...And save your parental giggling over mispronounced curses for after the children’s bedtime.”
—Jean Callahan (20th century)

“The paper boy curses the dog through the latched screen door.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

“He who curses his wife in the evening will spend the night alone.”
—Chinese proverb.