Famous quotes containing the words phyllis mcginley and/or mcginley:
“The thing to remember about fathers is, theyre men.
A girl has to keep it in mind:
They are dragon-seekers, bent on improbable rescues.
Scratch any father, you find
Someone chock-full of qualms and romantic terrors,
Believing change is a threat
Like your first shoes with heels on, like your first bicycle
It took such months to get.”
—Phyllis McGinley (19051978)
“The Enemy, who wears
Her mothers usual face
And confidential tone,
Has access; doubtless stares
Into her writing case
And listens on the phone.”
—Phyllis McGinley (19051978)