Mary Chase > Quotes

“Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. ”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“Doctor I've wrestled with reality for 40 years and I'm happy to say that I've finally won out over it.”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“In this world, Elwood, you must be oh-so-smart or -oh-so-pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me.”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“Myrtle Mae, you have a lot to learn, and I hope you never learn it.”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“I've been spending my life among flyspecks... while miracles have been leaning on lampposts at 4th and Fairfax”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant.
~Elwood P. Dowd”
― Mary Chase, Harvey

“In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." ' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.”
― Mary Chase

“What shall I say? I'll be calm. What was that my father always said? Meet life gently and gently will it use you. I'll be gentle. That's how I'll be--gentle. But oh, how can I get gentle in a hurry?”
― Mary Chase, Mrs. McThing