Things Mom Always Told You
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Move over, Abby and Ann. When it comes to advice, make way for Queen Mom. Here, some words of wisdom that Southland offspring live by:
“Life is like a bank account; you get out of it what you put in.”
--Claudia Christian, Los Angeles
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“Never eat anything bigger than your head.”
--Gloria Devine, Van Nuys
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“Never marry a musician.”
--Patricia van Hartesveldt, Reseda
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“You will always love your daughter no matter what she does; but raise her so that other people can love her, too.”
--Bernice Kenneson, Los Angeles
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“Whatever you do for someone, do it because you want to and expect nothing in return.”
--Allen Levoff, Los Angeles
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“Keep your mouth shut and your legs crossed.”
--Glenda Warren, Woodland Hills
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“Don’t envy those who have more than you; look at those who have less and be grateful.”
--Celia L. Leff, Culver City
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“Learn as if to live forever; live as if to die tomorrow.”
--Margaret King, Glendora
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“Never assume malice; just never underestimate the stupidity of the human race.”
--Etheldean Karabykova, Hemet
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“Don’t pluck your eyebrows so much or they’ll never grow back.” (And they didn’t.)
--Eloise Edmisson, Manhattan Beach
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“Leave the world a better place than you found it.”
--Robert Newhard, Torrance
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“Independence is the best gift you can give your children.”
--Pat Smith, Flintridge
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“You can’t change others, but always take responsibility for yourself.”
--Carrie Gatlin, Los Angeles
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“Speak up. If you ask, you may get it. If you don’t ask, you certainly won’t.”
--Rod Clement, Los Angeles
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“Before speaking, ask yourself: Is it nice? Is it true? Is it necessary?”
--Carol Lang, Norwalk
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“Don’t ever do anything you wouldn’t want me to see you doing.”
--Jo Hadley, Claremont
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