Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Minna Antrim

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jan 1, 1861
  • Died: Jan 1, 1950

Minna Thomas Antrim 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 as well as for her books for children like Don'ts for Girls and Don'ts for Boys.

The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it. religion

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward. women

To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius. wisdom

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills. teacher

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