Minna Antrim
Minna Thomas Antrim (October 13, 1861, Philadelphia - 1950) was an American writer. She is famous for the quote "Experience is a great teacher, but she sends in terrific bills."
Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of William Preston Thomas and Lauretta Robbins, Minna Thomas was educated at St. Mary's Hall in Burlington, New Jersey and in 1878 was married to Mr. W. H. Antrim in Philadelphia. She was well known for her collection of toasts (1902) as well as for her books for children like Don'ts for Girls and Don'ts for Boys.
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“Man proposes, woman forecloses.”
—Minna Antrim (1861–?)
“An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism, truth laughing at itself.”
—Minna Antrim (b. 1861)
“The ‘Green-Eyed Monster’ causes much woe, but the absence of this ugly serpent argues the presence of a corpse whose name is Eros.”
—Minna Antrim (b. 1861)
“A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.”
—Minna Antrim (1861–?)
“The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.”
—Minna Antrim (b. 1861)